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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India’s flagship domestic T20 tournament, organized by the BCCI, and has become a key stepping stone for cricketers eyeing IPL contracts or national team selection. At The Cricket Scores, our tag page on the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy compiles everything you need—live match updates, player statistics, team performances, historical records, and expert insights—all in one destination.
History
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was introduced in the 2006–07 season as India’s first domestic T20 competition. Named after Syed Mushtaq Ali, the legendary Indian batsman known for his fearless style and historic overseas century, the tournament aimed to popularize the shortest format at the domestic level.
Initially structured around zonal teams, the tournament has evolved to feature state and union territory teams, making it a highly competitive platform. It plays a vital role in shaping the careers of India’s future T20 stars.
Format
The tournament features a league-cum-knockout format:
- Group Stage: Teams are divided into multiple Elite and Plate groups.
- Knockout Stage: Top teams qualify for pre-quarterfinals, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.
- All matches are played in the T20 format, each side facing 20 overs.
- Teams often play in neutral venues for fairness and exposure.
Current Teams
As of the latest season, 38 teams participate, including all Ranji-playing sides like:
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
- Gujarat
- Baroda
- Bengal
- Uttarakhand
- Saurashtra
- …and others including teams from North-East and Union Territories.
Winners
Here are the past champions:
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2023–24 | Mumbai | Delhi |
| 2022–23 | Tamil Nadu | Himachal Pradesh |
| 2021–22 | Tamil Nadu | Karnataka |
| 2020–21 | Tamil Nadu | Baroda |
| 2019–20 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
| 2018–19 | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
Most Titles: Tamil Nadu (3), Karnataka (2), Baroda & Gujarat (1 each)
Tournament Records
Team records
- Most Championships: Tamil Nadu (3 titles)
- Most Finals Appearances: Tamil Nadu (5)
- Back-to-back Winners: Karnataka (2018–19, 2019–20)
Highest totals
| Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
| Mumbai | 258/4 | Sikkim | 2023 |
| Tamil Nadu | 243/6 | Andhra | 2021 |
| Karnataka | 240/3 | Mizoram | 2020 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
| Manipur | 39 | Bengal | 2022 |
| Nagaland | 46 | Tamil Nadu | 2021 |
Highest Individual score
| Player | Runs | Team | Opponent | Year |
| Shreyas Iyer | 147 | Mumbai | Sikkim | 2023 |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | 129* | Tamil Nadu | Delhi | 2022 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 122 | Maharashtra | Services | 2021 |
At The Cricket Scores, we bring fans closer to the action with detailed match previews, team squads, real-time scores, player stats, and post-match analysis for every Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixture. Whether you’re a scout, a fantasy cricket player, or a fan of Indian domestic cricket, this page is your ultimate resource.