The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 knockout matches have concluded, with four teams advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament. The semi-finals will be played on December 13, with the final scheduled for December 15 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The 17th edition of the SMAT 2024 began on November 23 with 32 teams in the fray.
The top-ranked teams (5) and the best second-placed team (1) directly qualified for the quarter-finals. The remaining four second-placed teams featured in the pre-quarters, with the winners of those fixtures completing the last-eight line-up.
Four semi-finalists of SMAT 2024-25
- Baroda
- Madhya Pradesh
- Mumbai
- Delhi
Baroda defeated Bengal by 41 runs, with Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya playing key roles, securing their spot in the semi-finals by overcoming Mohammed Shami’s team.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh advanced to the semi-finals after a thrilling victory over Saurashtra, chasing down the target with six wickets and four balls to spare.
Mumbai successfully chased 222 against Vidarbha, winning by six wickets with four balls remaining.
Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with an 84-run knock off 45 balls, forming an explosive 83-run partnership with Prithvi Shaw in just seven overs. Dipesh Parwani dismissed Shaw, who scored a quickfire 49 off 26 balls with five fours and four sixes, momentarily slowing Mumbai’s momentum.
Finally, Delhi stormed into the semi-finals after defeating Uttar Pradesh by 19 runs, with Anuj Rawat impressing everyone with an unbeaten 73 off 33 balls.
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