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Friday, January 10, 2025

Record-Breaking Triumphs and Rising Stars: SMAT 2024 Highlights

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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 has been a thrilling season, highlighted by several record-breaking performances and standout moments:

  1. Urvil Patel’s Historic Feats: Gujarat’s Urvil Patel delivered extraordinary performances, including a 28-ball century against Tripura, the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian and second-fastest overall in T20 history. He followed it with another century off 36 balls against Uttarakhand. His contributions helped Gujarat dominate Group B and showcased his potential despite being unsold in the IPL 2025 auction【7†source】【8†source】.
  2. Baroda’s T20 World Record: Baroda made history by scoring 349/5 against Sikkim, the highest team total in T20 cricket. This feat broke Zimbabwe’s previous record of 344 runs. Bhanu Pania’s unbeaten 134 off 51 balls, complemented by key contributions from other batters, was instrumental in this landmark achievement【9†source】.
  3. Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Final: The final showdown saw a strong Mumbai side take on Madhya Pradesh, with Rajat Patidar as a key player for MP. Live updates indicated intense competition as Mumbai aimed to secure another title in this prestigious domestic T20 tournament【7†source】.
  4. Broader Tournament Trends: This edition of SMAT has been notable for high strike rates, record-setting sixes, and collective batting efforts. Emerging players have used the platform to make strong cases for IPL and international opportunities, reflecting the depth of talent in Indian cricket.

These highlights emphasize the SMAT’s role in shaping future stars and delivering high-octane cricket. Let me know if you’d like more specific insights on any of these moments or other aspects of the tournament!

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SMAT record-breaking performances
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Bhanu Pania T20 century

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