The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has become a key part of India’s domestic cricket calendar, giving various state teams a platform to compete in T20 cricket. The tournament has seen teams giving their best to win each season.
Thirty-eight teams take part in the tournament, starting with a group stage, followed by the top sides moving to the knockouts.
In this article, we have shared the complete Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy winners’ list from 2006 to 2024, along with short summaries, key stats, and a brief look at the upcoming season.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winners: Year-Wise Champions and Results
Take a look at the list of winners, runners-up, and team captains from the tournament’s inception to the latest season.
| Season | Winner | Winning Captain | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | Tamil Nadu | Dinesh Karthik | Punjab |
| 2009/10 | Maharashtra | Rohit Motwani | Hyderabad |
| 2010/11 | Bengal | Manoj Tiwary | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2011/12 | Baroda | Pinal Shah | Punjab |
| 2011/12 | Baroda | Pinal Shah | Punjab |
| 2012/13 | Gujarat | Parthiv Patel | Punjab |
| 2013/14 | Baroda | Aditya Waghmode | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2014/15 | Gujarat | Manpreet Juneja | Punjab |
| 2015/16 | Uttar Pradesh | Suresh Raina | Baroda |
| 2016/17 | East Zone | Manoj Tiwary | Central Zone |
| 2017/18 | Delhi | Pradeep Sangwan | Rajasthan |
| 2018/19 | Karnataka | Manish Pandey | Maharashtra |
| 2019/20 | Karnataka | Manish Pandey | Tamil Nadu |
| 2020/21 | Tamil Nadu | Dinesh Karthik | Baroda |
| 2021/22 | Tamil Nadu | Vijay Shankar | Karnataka |
| 2022/23 | Mumbai | Ajinkya Rahane | Himachal Pradesh |
| 2023/24 | Punjab | Mandeep Singh | Baroda |
| 2024/25 | Mumbai | Shreyas Iyer | Madhya Pradesh |
Now that we have gone through the list, let us quickly take a brief look at each Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season and see how the winners were crowned.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winners: Tournament Summaries
| Season | Final Score / Result | Notable Facts / Records |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Tamil Nadu 135/8 beat Punjab 134/8 | Inaugural season; Inter-State Twenty-20 Tournament; closely contested final |
| 2009–10 | Maharashtra 119 beat Hyderabad 100 | The tournament restarted and was named after Syed Mushtaq Ali; Maharashtra defended a low total to win by 19 runs |
| 2010–11 | Bengal 142/7 beat Madhya Pradesh 141/8 | Bengal won their first title by 1 run |
| 2011–12 | Baroda 149/6 beat Punjab 141/8 | Baroda claimed their first trophy under Pinal Shah |
| 2012–13 | Gujarat 128/4 beat Punjab 122/8 | Gujarat won their first title; they successfully defended the total |
| 2013–14 | Baroda 144/7 beat Uttar Pradesh 141/7 | Baroda won its second title under Aditya Waghmode |
| 2014–15 | Gujarat 123/8 defended vs Punjab 117/9 | Gujarat won its second title under Parthiv Patel |
| 2015–16 | Uttar Pradesh 163/7 beat Baroda 125/7 | UP’s first title under Suresh Raina’s captaincy |
| 2016–17 | East Zone finished in first place in the points table | Inter Zonal format; no conventional final; regional teams showcased talent |
| 2017–18 | Delhi 153/6 beat Rajasthan 112 | Delhi’s first T20 title under Pradeep Sangwan |
| 2018–19 | Karnataka 180/5 beat Maharashtra 179/6 | Karnataka’s first title under Manish Pandey |
| 2019–20 | Karnataka 180/5 beat Tamil Nadu 179/6 | Back-to-back title under Manish Pandey |
| 2020–21 | Tamil Nadu 123/3 beat Baroda 120/9 | Dinesh Karthik’s second title as captain |
| 2021–22 | Tamil Nadu 153/6 beat Karnataka 151/7 | Back-to-back titles under Vijay Shankar’s captaincy |
| 2022–23 | Mumbai 146/7 beat Himachal Pradesh 143/8 | Mumbai’s first title under Ajinkya Rahane |
| 2023–24 | Punjab 223/4 beat Baroda 203/7 | Punjab’s first title; Mandeep Singh, captain |
| 2024–25 | Mumbai 180/5 chased 174/8 vs MP | Mumbai’s second title |
Since 2006–07, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has seen teams such as Tamil Nadu, Baroda, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Mumbai win multiple titles.
Some teams have been more consistent, showing they handle pressure well and perform when it matters most.
Finals were often close, with low totals defended or targets chased. Record-breaking scores and tight matches show how competitive and exciting this tournament has become over the years.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25 Key Stats
The 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy saw record-breaking performances by all the teams.
Have a look at some of the key stats of the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.
| Category | Player/Team | Opponent | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | Harpreet Singh | – | 2634 | 2010-2024 |
| Most Wickets | Siddarth Kaul (Punjab) | – | 120 | 2012-2023 |
| Highest Team Total | Baroda | Sikkim | 349/5 | 2024 |
| Lowest Team Total | Tripura | Jharkhand | 30 | 2009 |
| Highest Match Aggregate | Mumbai vs Goa | – | 474 | 2024 |
| Largest Victory | Baroda | Sikkim | 263 runs | 2024 |
| Most Centuries | Abhishek Sharma (Punjab) | – | 4 | 2024/25 |
| Highest Partnership | Shreyas Iyer – Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai) | Sikkim | 213 | 2019 |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025
The 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy starts on November 26, with 38 teams from across India ready to compete. Thirty-two Elite teams are divided into four groups of eight, while six Plate teams play in a separate category.
Teams in the Elite groups play a round-robin league, with the top sides advancing to the knockouts. The format gives every state a fair chance to showcase talent and compete for the trophy.
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Conclusion: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Saw Tamil Nadu As First, And Mumbai As The Latest Winners
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has given many teams a chance to win. Tamil Nadu leads with three titles, while Karnataka, Gujarat, and Baroda have also won multiple times. Each season brings strong competition.
The 2024/25 season set records like Baroda’s highest team total and several individual records. Fans can expect more exciting matches and new players making an impact in future seasons.
FAQs
Tamil Nadu has produced the most winners in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with three titles.
The T20 format has boosted aggressive batting, shaped bowlers’ skills, and made SMAT a key platform for IPL and India.
The youngest player to score a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is Vijay Zol. He scored 109 runs in 63 balls at the age of 18.
Baroda’s 349/5 against Sikkim (2024) is the highest total, while Mumbai vs Goa recorded the highest aggregate of 474 runs.
Teams compete in round-robin group matches, earning points for wins, with top performers advancing based on points and net run rate.
