Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025: Schedule, Squads, Venues & Live Updates
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 (SMAT 2025) is set to begin in October 2025, bringing India’s biggest domestic T20 stars into action. Known as the breeding ground for IPL selections and India’s white-ball talent, SMAT 2025 will feature elite domestic teams, exciting youngsters, and high-pressure knockout games across iconic venues in India.
At Stumps and Bails, we bring you complete coverage — from match previews, live scores, fantasy tips, player stats, and post-match insights — everything you need to stay ahead of every over and performance in the tournament.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Teams & Key Players
A total of 38 teams will participate across Elite Groups and Plate Groups. SMAT 2025 is a major platform for IPL scouting and national team selections, making it one of India’s most important domestic tournaments.
Top Teams & Key Players (Expected)
Mumbai Squad Highlights
| Key Players | Role | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batter | Aggressive T20 hitter |
| Shivam Dube | All-Rounder | Power-hitting |
| Prithvi Shaw | Batter | Explosive opener |
Karnataka Squad Highlights
| Key Players | Role | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Mayank Agarwal | Batter | Consistency |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter | Left-handed class |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler | T20 specialist |
Tamil Nadu Squad Highlights
| Key Players | Role | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter | Finisher |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter | Form player |
| T Natarajan | Bowler | Death overs accuracy |
Punjab Squad Highlights
| Key Players | Role | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Batter | Elegant stroke play |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Swing & death bowling |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-Rounder | Explosive opener |
Delhi Squad Highlights
| Key Players | Role | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Wk-Batter | Fearless hitter |
| Yash Dhull | Batter | Rising star |
| Ishant Sharma | Bowler | Experience |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Schedule & Venues
(Full official schedule yet to be released — updated format below)
Group Stage
| Phase | Date | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Group Matches | October 2025 | Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ranchi, Indore |
| Super League | October 2025 | Chennai, Hyderabad |
| Knockouts | November 2025 | Ahmedabad (expected) |
| Final | November 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium (likely) |
How & Where to Watch SMAT 2025
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| India | JioCinema / Sports18 |
| Global | FanCode |
| USA | Willow TV (Selected matches) |
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025
Top Fantasy Picks
| Player | Team | Why Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | Mumbai | T20 match-winner |
| Shubman Gill | Punjab | Anchor role |
| Sai Sudharsan | Tamil Nadu | Consistent performer |
| Arshdeep Singh | Punjab | New ball threat |
Budget Picks
| Player | Team | Why Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Punjab | All-round points |
| R Sai Kishore | TN | Economy + wickets |
| Riyan Parag | Assam | High-impact T20 hitter |
Live Scores & Match Insights
Follow ball-by-ball updates, expert predictions, fantasy insights, and real-time performance stats for all matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 exclusively on StumpsAndBails.com.
Get post-match summaries, player form charts, venue stats, and expert analysis throughout the tournament.
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From team previews to fantasy tips, player interviews, scouting reports, and match reviews, Stumps & Bails ensures cricket fans never miss a single moment of SMAT 2025.
Stay tuned for results, highlights, and updates as India’s best domestic stars compete in the country’s premier T20 championship.
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