Jharkhand Crowned Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Champions After Commanding Victory Over Haryana In Final

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025: Ishan Kishan-led Jharkhand clinched the prestigious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title after beating Haryana by 69 runs in the final match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, on Thursday, December 18.

Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan was named the 'Player of the Match' following his explosive 101-run knock from 49 balls at a strike rate of 206.12. Kishan hammered six fours and 10 sixes in the first innings. On the other hand, Anukul Roy received the 'Player of the Series' award after his all-round show throughout the tournament. Anukul claimed 16 wickets from 10 SMAT 2025 matches at a bowling average of 14.69. 

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Before the start of the final match, Haryana won the toss and decided to bowl against Jharkhand. But that did not help Haryana to win their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

Ishan Kishan's Century Powers Jharkhand To 262/3

Jharkhand suffered an early blow after Virat Singh was dismissed by Anshul Kamboj in the fourth delivery of the first over in the first innings. However, Jharkhand made a solid comeback in the game after a 177-run partnership between Ishan Kishan (101) and Kumar Kushagra (81).

The solid partnership was broken by Haryana bowler Sumit Kumar in the second delivery of the 15th over. Later, in the first delivery of the 16th over, Kumar Kushagra was removed from the crease.

Even after losing two quick wickets, Jharkhand kept their momentum. Anukul Roy (40*) and Robin Minz (31*) played a clutch knock in the death overs and powered Jharkhand to 262/3 in the first innings.

Haryana were sluggish with their bowling attack and fielding. Anshul Kamboj, Sumit Kumar, and Samant Jakhar were the only wicket-takers for Haryana.

Jharkhand Bowling Attack Rattles Haryana

During the run chase, Haryana lost three quick wickets in the power play, which put them in a difficult position. However, wicketkeeper Yashvardhan Dalal (53) carried the hopes of Haryana with his blitz knock, but Anukul Roy's fiery spell changed the momentum of the game as Jharkhand took control of the match.

Sushant Mishra and Bal Krishna's three-wicket hauls helped Jharkhand bundle out Haryana for 193 in the 19th over, clinching a 69-run win over Haryana. Vikash Singh and Anukul Roy also claimed two wickets each in their respective spells.