Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh (MUM vs MP) Live Score, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final: Hello and a very warm welcome to our live coverage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali 2024 Final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh, taking place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh aren’t going to fight for just another SMAT title. This year would have a special asterisk on it because of how many star players participated and were eliminated to let these two teams come through.
Mumbai lost only to Kerala but thanks to the impeccable form of Ajinkya Rahane and skipper Shreyas Iyer, romped over heavyweights Maharashtra, Vidarbha and Baroda, among others. Every stat — most runs, wickets, best average, et al — has a Mumbaikar somewhere and is a testament to their typical teamwork.
But Madhya Pradesh are as good as it gets in terms of competitors. They have never won the SMAT but are led by the brilliant Rajat Patidar and the IPL 2024-winning coach Chandrakant Pandit, who is among the few men in India who can match Mumbai in sheer match-winnability. MP, too, lost one match from nine, to Rajasthan, and are coming off clinical wins versus Saurashtra and Delhi.
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1.1 – Pitched up, outside off and it swings away. Gaud hits hard as he drives but straight to point.
Shardul Thakur to bowl from the other end.
0.6 – Five singles to start! Full and outside off, Gaud knocks it to long off for a single.
Batsman_1 : Arpit Gaud 3(4)
Batsman_2 : Harsh Gawli 2(2)
Bowler : Atharva Ankolekar 0/5(1)
Over : 1
Run : 5
Wicket : 0
Score : 5/0
0.5 – A sharp in angler delivery, short and on leg. Gawli makes room to cut but edges it to third man for one.
0.4 – Tossed up full and on off, Gaud knocks it wide of cover for a quick single.
0.3 – This one comes with the arm, flat and on off, Gawli punches it to point.
0.3 – This one comes with the arm, flat and on off, Gawli punches it to point.
0.2 – Madhya Pradesh are underway! Very full and outside off, Gaud drives it to long off for a single.
0.1 – Tosses it up full and on off, Gaud pushes it back to Atharva Ankolekar.
We are all set for action. Superb crowd to witness the final. The players are out in the middle. Arpit Gaud and Harsh Gawli to open for Madhya Pradesh! Atharva Ankolekar to bowl first. Let’s play…
We are all set for action. Superb crowd to witness the final. The players are out in the middle.
Rajat Patidar says they would have bowled first as well. Tells they need to start the game well. Informs they are playing the same team.
Shreyas Iyer says they’ll bowl first. They wan to back their strength and chased well in the last game. Tells the spirit is high in the dressing room. Informs about the team changes.
Mumbai have been in red hot form with their opener leading from the front. Ajinkya Rahane is flexing his T20 skills and has scored 95, 84, and 98 in his last three innings. The star studded Mumbai line up have Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Suryansh Shedge to rely on and a formidable bowling unit as well that has done a decent job so far. However, once again all eyes will be on Ajinkya Rahane as Mumbai are all set to retain the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.
Madhya Pradesh (Playing XI) – Arpit Gaud, Harsh Gawli (WK), Subhranshu Senapati, Harpreet Singh, Rajat Patidar (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Tripuresh Singh, Rahul Batham, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivam Shukla, Avesh Khan.
Mumbai (Playing XI) – Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (WK), Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur, Royston Dias, Atharva Ankolekar.
TOSS – Mumbai have won the toss and will BOWL.
Madhya Pradesh will play with a lot of freedom but also with a lot of belief. They have shown a lot of character this season, and it’s not by luck that they are in the finals. They will be pumped up to win their maiden title. Can Rajat Patidar and his team upset the odds and clinch the maiden title, or will Mumbai continue to dominate in the Indian domestic circuit? Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.
Hello and welcome everyone to the big event. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has lived up to its hype this season by breaking a lot of records in 2024. Most runs, most centuries, most sixes and most half-centuries as well. The two most dominating teams face each other in the big finale. It’s Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh. Former champions Mumbai will look to retain the champions’ title against Madhya Pradesh who are looking for the maiden title. Who are you backing?
A journey that began with 38 teams has now reached its summit clash, with Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh standing tall in the battle for glory. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the stage for this eagerly awaited final with Mumbai, aiming to add their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title to their storied history, while Madhya Pradesh, who are in only their second final, are on the hunt for their maiden title. Both teams finished at the top of the standings in their respective groups and have only suffered one loss on their journey so far. The Shreyas Iyer-led Mumbai have been on a dominant streak, winning their last three matches while chasing. Their last two victories in the group stage were while chasing 200-plus scores, and their chase of 159 against Baroda in the semifinal was completed with ease. Ajinkya Rahane has been the backbone of their batting success, with Shivam Dube and Shreyas Iyer contributing impactful knocks. Suryansh Shedge has been a revelation with his all-round exploits, and Mumbai have managed to reach the final without significant contributions from Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav. On the bowling front, the pace duo of Mohit Avasthi and Shardul Thakur have been crucial, with Tanush Kotian leading the spin department and providing vital breakthroughs. Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, have excelled in both departments and their all-round performance has been key to their progression. Unlike Mumbai, their bowling unit has yet to concede a total over 190, and they will need another disciplined effort against Mumbai’s power-packed batting unit. Kumar Kartikeya has been their standout spinner, with Shivam Shukla complementing him well. Avesh Khan has led their pace attack, playing an instrumental role in their success. Venkatesh Iyer has been decent with both bat and ball, and Madhya Pradesh will lean on his experience in this big final. On the batting front, it has been captain Rajat Patidar who has led by example, with Harpreet Singh and Subhranshu Senapati also contributing significantly with the bat. It was the pair of Patidar and Singh that took Madhya Pradesh over the line in the chase of 147 against Delhi in the semifinal. Will Mumbai add to their rich legacy, or will Madhya Pradesh clinch their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title? We shall find out together.
SMAT 2024 Final MP vs Mumbai Live: Mumbai form guide
vs Goa: Won by 26 runs
vs Maharashtra: Won by 5 wickets
vs Kerala: Lost by 43 runs
vs Nagaland: Won by 7 wickets
vs Services: Won by 39 runs
vs Andhra: Won by 4 wickets
vs Vidarbha (QF): Won by 6 wickets
vs Baroda (SF): Won by 6 Wickets
SMAT 2024 Final MP vs Mumbai Live: Madhya Pradesh form guide
vs Mizoram: Won by 102 runs
vs Meghalaya: Won by 101 runs
vs Punjab: Won by 9 runs
vs Bengal: Won by 6 wickets
vs Rajasthan: Lost by 6 wickets
vs Hyderabad: Won by 7 wickets
vs Bihar: Won by 8 wickets
vs Saurashtra (QF): Won by 6 wickets
vs Delhi (SF): Won by 7 wickets
SMAT 2024 Final: MP vs Mumbai
Hello and welcome to the live blog of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2024 final, between Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
