Mumbai emerged victorious in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final, defeating Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets. Despite MP's target score of 175, Mumbai was able to chase it down in 17.5 overs thanks to strong performances by Suryakumar Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, and Suryansh Shedge. This marks Mumbai's second SMAT title, leaving MP still in search of their first trophy. Shreyas Iyer, who presented the trophy to his team, praised the spinners for setting the tone and credits the positive mindset and intent of the players for their success. Ajinkya Rahane, the player of the series, also spoke highly of the team's bowling performance and praised Suryansh Shedge for his contributions.
In a thrilling match between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar shined with a half century, but it was the controversial wicket of Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer that stole the spotlight. After a difficult decision from the third umpire, Iyer was ultimately dismissed, sparking debates and reactions from fans on social media. As the final continues, fans are eager to see where the match will go next.
In a thrilling match between Mumbai and Baroda, Mumbai emerged victorious and secured their spot in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Ajinkya Rahane's scintillating knock of 98 runs played a major role in their win, with the right-handed batter scoring five sixes and 11 fours in just 56 balls. Despite missing out on a hundred, Rahane's performance was enough to lead Mumbai to the much-awaited final.
Despite being unsold in the first round of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Ajinkya Rahane has emerged as the top performer for Mumbai in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. With four back-to-back half-centuries and a record-breaking run chase, Rahane has not only secured his spot in the Mumbai team but also caught the attention of Kolkata Knight Riders who picked him up in the accelerated auction. He is now not only a top contender for the captaincy role but also proving that age is just a number in T20 cricket.
As Shreyas Iyer turns 30 today, we take a look at his impressive journey in cricket. From being selected for India's Under-19 World Cup team to becoming a captain of two Indian Premier League teams, Iyer has shown his strength both as a batter and a leader. His contributions to Mumbai in first-class cricket and his performance in international cricket make him one of the finest batters to represent India in recent times. And let's not forget, his impressive performance in IPL 2024, where he led the Kolkata Knight Riders to their championship win. Iyer's talent and leadership skills continue to shine bright in the world of cricket.
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's blistering innings of 70 runs off just 46 balls helped Mumbai clinch a win over Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. After winning the toss, Services chose to field first, but struggled to contain Mumbai's batting with opener Prithvi Shaw dismissed for a duck and captain Shreyas Iyer scoring only 20 runs. But it was Yadav's aggressive knock that paved the way for Mumbai's victory.
After a successful international debut, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will now join the Mumbai team for their upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches against Services and Andhra. Both players will add strength and depth to the Mumbai squad, led by Shreyas Iyer. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the explosive duo in action for their state team.
Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team's T20 captain, is set to return to the field for Mumbai's next game in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Andhra on Tuesday, December 3. Despite leading India to a successful series win against South Africa, Surya has taken a two-week break for a family function and will now resume playing for his domestic team. While he may not lead the side as Shreyas Iyer is the current captain, Surya is expected to be a valuable player for Mumbai in their upcoming matches. He remains committed to playing for Mumbai in all domestic tournaments and has his sights set on playing for India across all formats.
Hardik Pandya once again proved his worth as a firebrand T20 player as he smashed 69 runs off just 30 balls, including seven sixes and five boundaries, to lead Baroda to a stunning seven-wicket victory over Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While his skipping of domestic cricket has caused controversy among fans, Pandya's explosive performance and Player of the Match title demonstrate why he is a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team. In a separate match, Shreyas Iyer showed why he was worth his whopping INR 26.75 crore IPL auction price tag, scoring 71 runs off 39 balls to help Mumbai beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets in just 17.1 overs.
The 17th edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, one of India's premier domestic T20 competitions, will commence on November 23. Featuring 38 teams including stars from the Indian team such as Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, and Yuzvendra Chahal, the tournament will be hosted across six cities and will culminate with the final on December 15 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The format of the tournament will see the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout round, with the remaining teams competing in the pre-quarterfinals.