Which team will win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025? This guide gives a complete analysis of the most likely champion and lists all past winners of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Cricket betting fans, don’t miss this one, bro! 🏏
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winners List (Past Champions & Runners-Up)
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has crowned 17 champions since its inception in 2006-07, with Tamil Nadu and Punjab leading as the most successful teams with 3 titles each.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Mumbai | Madhya Pradesh | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2023-24 | Punjab | Baroda | Bengaluru |
| 2022-23 | Mumbai | Madhya Pradesh | Bengaluru |
| 2021-22 | Tamil Nadu | Karnataka | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 2020-21 | Tamil Nadu | Baroda | Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 2019-20 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu | Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot |
| 2018-19 | Karnataka | Maharashtra | KSCA Stadium, Alur |
| 2017-18 | Vidarbha | Delhi | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| 2016-17 | Tamil Nadu | Delhi | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2015-16 | Gujarat | Delhi | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2013-14 | Gujarat | Punjab | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2012-13 | Punjab | Bengal | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2011-12 | Punjab | Tamil Nadu | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2010-11 | Tamil Nadu & Railways | - | Shared title |
| 2009-10 | Tamil Nadu | Saurashtra | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2008-09 | Punjab | Tamil Nadu | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| 2006-07 | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
Championship Count by Team
- Tamil Nadu: 3 titles
- Punjab: 3 titles
- Mumbai: 2 titles
- Karnataka: 2 titles
- Gujarat: 2 titles
- Vidarbha: 1 title
Who Won the Most Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Tamil Nadu is the most successful team in tournament history with 3 titles (2006-07, 2020-21, 2021-22).
Has any team won consecutive titles?
Yes! Tamil Nadu is the only team to win back-to-back titles in the tournament's history. They won consecutive championships in 2020-21 and 2021-22, making them the most dominant team in the competition's history during that period.
Mumbai has a chance to become the second team to achieve this feat if they win the 2025 edition after their 2024-25 victory.
What is the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Champion and Runner-up Prize Money?
Winner (Champions): ₹80 Lakh (Rs 80,00,000) Runner-up (Finalists): ₹40 Lakh (Rs 40,00,000)
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Winner Prediction
1.Mumbai (Odds: 28%)
- Defending Champions: Won the 2024-25 title
- Star-Studded Lineup: Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur
- Recent Form: Second title in three years (2022-23, 2024-25)
- Experience: Strong core of international players
- Leadership: Proven championship-winning mentality
Key Players to Watch:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain potential)
- Prithvi Shaw (Explosive opener)
- Suryansh Shedge (Breakout all-rounder)
- Shardul Thakur (Death bowling specialist)
Group: Elite Group A (Railways, Kerala, Odisha, Andhra, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha)
2.Karnataka (Odds: 22%)
- Championship Pedigree: Two-time champions (2018-19, 2019-20)
- Balanced Squad: Mix of youth and experience
- Star Power: Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Manish Pandey
- Home Advantage: Strong performance at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Key Players:
- Mayank Agarwal (Aggressive opener)
- Devdutt Padikkal (Record run-scorer)
- Abhianv Manohar (Middle-order finisher)
- Vijaykumar Vyshak (Pace bowling threat)
Group: Elite Group D (Delhi, Saurashtra, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Tripura)
3.Delhi (Odds: 18%)
- Young Talent Pool: Explosive batsmen and quality bowlers
- Semi-finalists: 2024-25 strong showing
- Balanced Attack: Good mix of pace and spin
- IPL Stars: Several players with franchise experience
Key Players:
- Ayush Badoni (Captain, finisher)
- Yash Dhull (U19 World Cup winner)
- Ishant Sharma (Experienced pacer)
- Priyansh Arya (Power-hitter)
Group: Elite Group D (Karnataka, Saurashtra, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Tripura)
4.Tamil Nadu (Odds: 15%)
- Most Successful Team: 3 titles (joint with Punjab)
- Star-Studded Squad: Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar, T Natarajan
- Consistent Performers: Always reach knockout stages
- Experienced Leadership: Multiple international players
Key Players:
- Dinesh Karthik (Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman)
- Washington Sundar (All-rounder)
- T Natarajan (Death bowling specialist)
- R Sai Kishore (Spin bowling)
Group: Elite Group D (Karnataka, Delhi, Saurashtra, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Tripura)
5.Saurashtra (Odds: 12%)
- Ranji Champions: Strong first-class pedigree
- Quality Bowlers: Disciplined bowling attack
- Fighting Spirit: Reached QF in 2024-25
- Balanced Team: Good mix across departments
Key Players:
- Jaydev Unadkat (Captain, left-arm pacer)
- Sheldon Jackson (Wicketkeeper-batsman)
- Chirag Jani (All-rounder)
- Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (Spin bowling)
Group: Elite Group D (Karnataka, Delhi, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Tripura)
Other Teams to Watch
Baroda (Hardik Pandya Factor)
If Hardik Pandya participates, Baroda becomes instant favorites. Krunal Pandya's leadership adds depth.
Madhya Pradesh (Consecutive Finalists)
Reached finals in 2022-23 and 2024-25. Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer provide firepower. Could go all the way this time.
Punjab (Defending from 2023-24)
Three-time champions looking to reclaim glory. Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting key.
Bengal (Mohammed Shami Impact)
If Shami plays, Bengal's bowling becomes formidable. Abishek Porel provides wicketkeeping solidity.
Haryana (Spin Twins)
Yuzvendra Chahal and Rahul Tewatia make Haryana dangerous on turning tracks.
Kerala (Sanju Samson Magic)
Samson's leadership and explosive batting can single-handedly win matches.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 IPL Star Players
- Sanju Samson (Kerala - Captain & Wicketkeeper): Fresh from scoring two centuries in South Africa
- Hardik Pandya (Baroda): All-round brilliance in semi-final
- Mohammed Shami (Bengal): Pace bowling expertise
- Shreyas Iyer (Mumbai): Match-winning middle-order innings
- Dinesh Karthik (Tamil Nadu): Veteran keeper-batsman
- Yuzvendra Chahal (Haryana): Leading wicket-taker for his state
- Axar Patel (Gujarat - Captain): Left-arm spin and lower-order hitting
- Ishan Kishan (Jharkhand - Wicketkeeper): Explosive opening batsman
- Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu): All-round contributions
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Uttar Pradesh - Captain): Swing bowling masterclass
- Rinku Singh (Uttar Pradesh): Finisher extraordinaire
- Harshal Patel (Haryana): Death bowling specialist
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 - IPL stars ready to shine with their teams, roles, and expected impact (November 26 to December 18, 2025).
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Upcoming Talents
- Suryansh Shedge (Mumbai): Tournament breakthrough star
- Priyansh Arya (Delhi): Young power-hitter
- Raj Limbani (Baroda): Promising fast bowler
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Mumbai): Young batting talent
Who is the Captain of Mumbai SMAT?
Ajinkya Rahane captained Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 title. The experienced right-hander led with tactical brilliance and crucial performances throughout the tournament.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Records & Statistics
Let’s take a look back at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy statistics and the most outstanding records in its history.
Highest Individual Scores
- Rishabh Pant (Delhi): 128* off 56 balls vs Himachal Pradesh (2018-19)
- Ishan Kishan (Jharkhand): 127* off 57 balls vs Manipur (2019-20)
- Yusuf Pathan (Baroda): 124* off 49 balls vs Mumbai (2011-12)
- Robin Uthappa (Kerala): 122 off 53 balls vs Railways (2019-20)
Most Runs in Single Season
- Devdutt Padikkal (Karnataka): 580 runs in 2019-20
- Shreevats Goswami (Bengal): 499 runs in 2019-20
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Maharashtra): 476 runs in 2019-20
Best Bowling Figures
- Rasool Abdul (Jammu & Kashmir): 5/8 vs Railways (2010-11)
- Parvez Rasool (Jammu & Kashmir): 5/14 vs Mumbai (2013-14)
- Ishwar Pandey (Madhya Pradesh): 5/16 vs Railways (2013-14)
- Axar Patel (Gujarat): 5/17 vs Mumbai (2020-21)
Highest Team Totals
- Karnataka: 245/5 vs Kerala (2019-20)
- Delhi: 239/4 vs Manipur (2018-19)
- Gujarat: 227/3 vs Puducherry (2019-20)
Who Scored 100 in 28 Balls in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Rishabh Pant holds the record for the fastest century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, having scored 100 runs off just 28 balls against Himachal Pradesh in 2018.
Where to Watch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Streaming
Cricket fans have multiple options for watching all the live action from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- JioCinema (Free)
- Complete live streaming of all knockout matches
- Selected group stage matches available
- Free access without subscription
- Available on app and website (www.jiocinema.com)
- Official BCCI Platform
- Live score updates and ball-by-ball commentary
- Match highlights and video clips
- Official fixtures, results, and points tables
- Team statistics and player profiles
- Dubai7 (Free)
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- Morning Matches: 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM IST
- Afternoon Matches: 1:30 PM IST
- Evening Matches: 4:30 PM IST
SMAT 2025 Knockout Qualification Format - How Teams Reach the Quarter-Finals
- The tournament is divided into five groups. Each group plays a round-robin tournament, with the top team from each group (five teams in total) going through to the quarter-finals.
- From the five 2nd-place teams, the one with the highest Net Run Rate (NRR) also qualifies directly for the quarter-finals. So, total 6 teams enter the quarters first.
- The remaining 4 second-place teams play 2 pre-quarter matches. The winners of those two games join the quarters, making it 8 teams in total.
- From the quarter-finals, it’s a knockout format - 8 teams play 4 matches, and 4 winners move to the semi-finals.
- 2 semi-finals decide which 2 teams will reach the final match.
- The final match decides the champion of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy!
38 Teams Divided into 5 Groups, Each team plays every other team in its group once (single round-robin format).
- Group A (8 teams): Bengal, Bihar, Hyderabad, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan.
- Group B (8 teams): Baroda, Gujarat, Karnataka, Saurashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand.
- Group C (8 teams): Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Group D (7 teams): Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Puducherry, Railways, Vidarbha.
- Group E (7 teams): Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Nagaland, Services.
Total Matches: 136+ matches (including group stage and knockouts)
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Date | Round | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Round 1 | Group Stage begins – All groups |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Round 2 | Elite and Plate groups continue |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Round 3 | Mid-group stage matches |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Round 4 | Elite group matches |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Round 5 | Elite group matches |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Round 6 | Elite groups + Plate Group concludes |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Round 7 | Elite group stage concludes |
The 2025 edition runs from November 26 to December 18, 2025, featuring matches across six cities.
- Group Stage: Nov 26 - Dec 9, 2025
- Pre-Quarter Finals: Dec 11, 2025
- Quarter-Finals: Dec 13, 2025
- Semi-Finals: Dec 16, 2025
- Final: Dec 18, 2025
Match Timings:
- Morning Matches: 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM IST
- Afternoon Matches: 1:30 PM IST
- Evening Matches: 4:30 PM IST
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Tournament Venues
Elite groups compete in Lucknow, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, while the Plate group plays exclusively in Pune. All knockout matches will be held in Indore.
Elite Group Venues (Group Stage)
The Elite group matches will be held across Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Indore.
| No. | Venue Name | City | State | Groups Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (A Ground) | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Elite Group A |
| 2 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (B Ground) | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Elite Group A |
| 3 | Eden Gardens | Kolkata | West Bengal | Elite Group B |
| 4 | JU Second Campus, Salt Lake | Kolkata | West Bengal | Elite Group B |
| 5 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad | Telangana | Elite Group C |
| 6 | NFC Ground | Hyderabad | Telangana | Elite Group C |
| 7 | Narendra Modi Stadium (A Ground) | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Elite Group D |
| 8 | Narendra Modi Stadium (B Ground) | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Elite Group D |
Plate Group Venues
The Plate group fixtures will take place exclusively in Pune, concluding on December 6.
| No. | Venue Name | City | State | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | MCA Stadium Gahunje | Pune | Maharashtra | Plate Group |
| 10 | Deccan Gymkhana | Pune | Maharashtra | Plate Group |
| 11 | Veerangan Academy | Pune | Maharashtra | Plate Group |
Knockout Stage Venues
The knockout stage happens only in Indore, using Holkar Stadium and Emerald Heights International School Ground.
| No. | Venue Name | City | State | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Holkar Cricket Stadium | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | Super League, Semi-Finals, Final |
| 13 | Emerald Heights International School Ground | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | Super League, Knockouts |
Venue Summary by City
| City | Number of Venues | Stages Hosted | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 2 | Super League & All Knockout Matches | Madhya Pradesh |
| Lucknow | 2 | Elite Group A | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kolkata | 2 | Elite Group B | West Bengal |
| Hyderabad | 2 | Elite Group C | Telangana |
| Ahmedabad | 2 | Elite Group D | Gujarat |
| Pune | 3 | Plate Group | Maharashtra |
Total Venues: 13 across 6 citiess
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