Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is an Indian domestic T20 championship comprising 38 teams. It produces one of the best young cricketing talents and thus, is known as the nursery of Indian T20 cricket. The trophy is named after the pioneer Indian all-rounder Syed Mushtaq Ali, one of the most revered figures in the Indian cricket fraternity.

Syed Mushtaq Ali was the first Indian to score an overseas century back in 1936. The aspiring 21-year-old smashed 112 runs against Britain in Manchester in his very fourth test match. Mushtaq Ali played 11 Tests only in his international career. However, he was a well-known figure in domestic cricket. In his glorious career, Syed Mushtaq Ali scored 13,213 runs in 226 matches averaging 35.90 including 20 tons and 63 half-centuries. Furthermore, he grabbed a total of 162 wickets in his entire career. On June 18, 2005, the notable Indian right-handed opening batsman abode to heaven.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy History

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy started back in 2006-07, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) comprising 27 Ranji teams split up into five zones. Earlier, the event was commenced under the tag of Inter-State T20 Championship, later renamed as Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2008-09.

In 2012-13, the competition was divided into two groups and the champion of the group competed for the trophy. Again, in 2016-17, Syed Mushtaq Ali teams included all the zones and the event was between combined zonal teams, unlike zonal champions.

Now, the competition is being played between 38 Syed Mushtaq Ali teams that have been divided into five elite groups (A, B, C, D and E). The group comprises six Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy teams and there is one additional group named plate group. The plate group consists of eight teams.

Since its inception, the championship has seen 12 winners. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Baroda and Gujarat have won the title two times each, whereas Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi have won a single time each.

In recent years, the event has seen remarkable success as well as popularity in the mainstream. Now, people are curious to know Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy live score and wanted to watch Syed Mushtaq Ali live matches. This wasn't the case earlier, with the rise of modern T20 competition such events are attracting more masses. Therefore, at present, Indian cricket fans are more interested in knowing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy news than ever before.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Teams

Started back in 2006, the journey of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has been impressive and remarkable. It is known as the nursery of Indian cricket. Most of the Indian T20 and Indian Premier League rock stars got the platform from this event. Today, a large number of cricketing fans regularly follow Syed Mushtaq Ali live scores and watch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy live matches. This glorious tournament consists of a total of 38 teams, divided into five elite groups and one plate group. Each elite group consists of six teams and the one palate group comprises eight teams. Let’s check out all the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy teams as per 2021:

• Karnataka
• Punjab
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Uttar Pradesh
• Railways
• Tamil Nadu
• Tripura
• Bengal
• Jharkhand
• Odisha
• Hyderabad
• Assam
• Baroda
• Himachal Pradesh
• Uttrakhand
• Gujarat
• Chattisgarh
• Maharashtra
• Rajasthan
• Saurashtra
• Madhya Pradesh
• Goa
• Services
• Vidarbha
• Andhra Pradesh
• Mumbai
• Delhi
• Haryana
• Kerala
• Puducherry
• Bihar
• Nagaland
• Meghalaya
• Manipur
• Chandigarh
• Sikkim
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Mizoram

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winners

The trophy was first held in 2006 and in 2021, it entered into its 13th edition. In a long journey of 15 years, the championship has witnessed several 12 winners. The most successful Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy teams are Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka and Baroda, winning the trophy 2 times each respectively. Apart from these four teams, there are several other prominent teams in the tournament who have won the crown. Here is a full layout of the Winner’s list:

Mushtaq Ali Trophy Records

India has seen a remarkable surge in producing the world’s best cricketing talents across all domains whether it is T20, ODI or Test. The primary reason for the unprecedented success of Indian cricket is their structured and well-curated domestic league. In the span of 15 years, the tournament has witnessed numerous team records and individual records. Let’s look at some of the impressive records;

1. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Baroda have won the most number of times. They have won the trophy 2 times each.
2. Karnataka holds the record for the most conservative wins (14).
3. On the other hand, Jammu & Kashmir holds the dismal record of most consecutive defeats in the history of the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament (23).
4. The top three highest team scores in the history of the championship are
   • Karnataka (2019)- 250/3
   • Mumbai (2019)- 243/3
   • Gujarat (2013)- 233/3
5. The three lowest team scores in the series belongs to
   • Tripura (2009)- 30 runs
   • Andhra (2011)- 58 runs
   • Bengal (2012)- 58 runs
6. The top three highest individual scores by Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy players are
   • Narayan Jagadeeshan (2010)- 165* runs
   • Puneet Bisht (2021)- 155 runs
   • Mohammed Azharudeen (2021) - 135 runs
7. The best bowling figures by Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy players are
   • DS Punia (2015)-  4-1-14-6
   • Swapnil Singh (2015)-  4-0-19-6
   • Ar Nagwaswalia (2021)- 3.3-0-19-6
8. The Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has scored the fastest hundred among the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy players in tournament history. He smashed 100 runs in just 32 deliveries in 2018. Pant is closely followed by Kerala opener Mohammed Azharuddeen, who scored 100 runs in 37 balls in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.
9. The record for most runs is being held by Kedar Jadhav (2215 runs) for Baroda.
10. The most number of wickets taken by Piyush Chawla (85 wickets) for Gujarat.

These are some impressive records of the tournament. The Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament has become one of the most integral parts of Indian domestic cricket. It has produced some of the most impressive talents for Indian cricket. This is the biggest T20 domestic event and stands only behind the IPL- world’s cricket carnival.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy Players

The tournament is the home of the most wonderful and remarkable Indian domestic players. Regarded as the nursery for the Indian T20 cricket players. Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament has given numerous best cricketing talents for Men in Blue. It is a single sports arena, where you can find the best talents from every region or state of India.

Moreover, every player who is playing or played for the Men in Blue is allowed to play in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Consequently, it improves the quality of the tournament and attracts the masses to follow the Syed Mushtaq Ali live score and matches. All the big names of Indian cricket have played or are playing this amazing T20 domestic league. Nowadays, die-hard cricket fans routinely follow Syed Mushtaq Trophy live Score and match.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022

With passing time, the event garnered huge popularity in the mainstream. People now go into the stadium to watch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy live matches and also follow the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy live score. The competition has provided suitable platforms for young talents to showcase their potential at the national level.

As per the latest Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy news, there is no crucial information available regarding the 2022 year schedule. However, due to the contagious Covid-19 pandemic, most of the cricketing events are either cancelled or postponed. The recent surge in the deadly virus reduces the possibility for any sort of formal announcement from the BCCI.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2202 Schedule & Matches

The Indian cricket governing body has not made any official statement regarding the Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 schedule and fixtures. Seeing the dismal cases of lethal Covid-19, it is hard to expect any formal announcement near soon. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 took place from 10 January 2021 to 31 January 2021. This year, Tamil Nadu emerged as the winner beating Baroda comfortably with seven wickets. Cricket lovers this time passionately follow the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy live scores and matches.

Well, there is still ample time for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 and hopefully soon BCCI comes up with the complete layout of the schedule and fixtures of the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament. However, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the championship. Let’s pray the dark shadow of Covid-19 abates and all the domestic leagues back on the track like before. 

Syed Mushtaq Ali Points Table

The tournaments consist of a total of 38 teams, which are split up into five elite groups and one plate group. The elite group consists of six teams and the plate group consists of 8 teams. For the knockout stage, the winner of each group both elite and plate group along with two additional teams with the most points in the group table gets selected. In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021, respective teams were qualified for the knockout stage:

• Punjab
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Bihar
• Baroda
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh

Tamil Nadu emerged as the winner after beating Baroda in the final. Now, cricket fans are also showing immense support to the domestic league. They are curiously following the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy live score and fascinated to hear Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy news. These things were not in the mainstream few years ago. Currently, Indian cricket is experiencing its golden era in all forms of modern cricket both at the domestic and international level.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy FAQs

Who won Syed Mushtaq Ali 2021?

The 'Invincibles' Tamil Nadu won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 after thrashing Baroda by a high 7 wickets margin. It was the 2nd Syed Mushtaq Ali title for Tamil Nadu. The first title was won back in 2006, the inaugural edition of the Mushtaq Ali tournament.

Is Dhoni playing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?

No, MS Dhoni didn't play a single match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021. The former Indian captain was primarily focused on upcoming IPL which is why he didn't participate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament.

Who won most Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?

Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Baroda and Karnataka are the most successful Syed Mushtaq Ali teams. They all have won the title twice respectively.

How many times Tamil Nadu won Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?

Tamil Nadu has been crowned with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy two times in the year 2006 and 2021 respectively. In 2021, the team won all the matches en route to clinch the title, this became historical Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy news. Tamil Nadu remained unbeaten in the entire tournament.

Why is Mushtaq Ali trophy named?

The Indian domestic T20 competition comprising 38 teams- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is being named after the pioneer of the Indian all-rounder Syed Mushtaq Ali. He was the first Indian to score an overseas test century.

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