Jharkhand scripted history by winning their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title in the 2025–26 season. Led by a sensational batting display from Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra. Jharkhand defeated Haryana by 69 runs in the final held at Pune, marking a landmark moment in the state’s domestic cricket journey.
Final Match Overview
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Final Score
- Jharkhand: 262/3
- Haryana: 193 all out
Result: Jharkhand won by 69 runs
Jharkhand’s total of 262 for 3 is the highest ever score in a T20 tournament final, setting a new benchmark in Indian domestic cricket.
Key Performers
Ishan Kishan
- Scored 101 runs off 49 balls
- Hit the most sixes in the tournament
- Finished as the leading run-scorer of SMAT 2025–26
- Played a crucial role in Jharkhand’s aggressive powerplay approach
Kumar Kushagra
- Scored 81 runs off 38 balls
- Formed a massive 177-run partnership with Kishan
- Maintained scoring momentum after the powerplay with fearless stroke play
Other Contributions
- Anukul Roy: 40* off 20 balls and 2 wickets
- Robin Minz: 31* off 14 balls
- Sushant Mishra: 3 wickets for 27 runs
Significance of the Win
- First-ever SMAT title for Jharkhand
- Jharkhand became the 12th team to win the domestic T20 crown
- First new champion since Mumbai (2022–23)
- Strengthened Ishan Kishan’s case for a return to India’s T20I setup
Background
- The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India’s premier domestic T20 tournament, featuring teams from across the country.
- Over the years, established sides like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Mumbai have dominated the competition. Jharkhand, however, had never lifted the trophy before this season.
- The 2025-26 edition saw Jharkhand steadily build momentum, culminating in a record-breaking performance in the final.
Recent Winners
- 2017/18 – Delhi
- 2018/19 – Karnataka
- 2019/20 – Karnataka
- 2020/21 – Tamil Nadu
- 2021/22 – Tamil Nadu
- 2022/23 – Mumbai
- 2023/24 – Punjab
- 2024/25 – Mumbai
- 2025/26 – Jharkhand
Question
Q. Which team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025–26?
A) Mumbai
B) Haryana
C) Jharkhand
D) Punjab
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