The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a key tournament on India’s domestic cricket calendar, providing state teams with a strong platform in the T20 format. The competition features 38 teams, starting with a group stage and followed by knockout matches.
This article covers the complete Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy winners’ list from 2006 to 2025. It now includes Jharkhand’s maiden title win in the 2025–26 season, where they defeated Haryana by 69 runs in the final after scoring 262/3 and restricting Haryana to 193. You’ll also find brief summaries, key records, and a look ahead to the next 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 |
| 2025/26 | Jharkhand | Ishan Kishan | Haryana |
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 |
| 2025-26 | Jharkhand 262/3 beat Haryana 193 (18.3 overs) | Jharkhand’s first title under Ishan Kishan |
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 2025/26 Key Stats
The 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy saw record-breaking performances by all the teams.
Have a look at some of the key stats of the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.
| Category | Player | Opponent | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | Ishan Kishan | – | 517 runs | 2025–26 |
| Highest Individual Score | Abhishek Sharma | Bengal | 148 (52 balls) | 2025–26 |
| Best Batting Average | Lalit Yadav | – | Avg 137.50 (275 runs) | 2025–26 |
| Best Batting Strike Rate | Akash Deep | – | SR 268.00 | 2025–26 |
| Most Centuries | Ishan Kishan | – | 2 hundreds | 2025–26 |
| Most Wickets | Sushant Mishra | – | 22 wickets | 2025–26 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Arshad Khan | Chandigarh | 6/9 | 2025–26 |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025/26
The 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy began on November 26, with 38 teams from across India competing. Thirty-two Elite teams were 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 Jharkhand As The Latest Winners
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has seen several teams rise to success over the years. Tamil Nadu remains the most successful side with three titles, while Karnataka, Gujarat, and Baroda have also lifted the trophy multiple times. Each season continues to deliver intense competition.
The 2025–26 season marked a historic moment with Jharkhand winning their maiden title, highlighted by a record-breaking final performance. Alongside past records from recent seasons, the tournament continues to produce high-quality matches and emerging talents, setting the stage for even more competitive editions ahead.
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.
