Sun Dec 15 04:18:43 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh Clash in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final
**Bengaluru, India –** Cricket fans are in for a treat this Sunday as Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh battle it out in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match, starting at 4:30 PM IST, will be a clash of titans: Mumbai aiming for their second SMAT title against Madhya Pradesh’s quest for their first.
Mumbai, winners of the trophy in 2022, boast a formidable batting lineup featuring India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, skipper Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, and tournament top-scorer Ajinkya Rahane (432 runs). Rahane’s recent 98-run performance propelled Mumbai to the final.
Madhya Pradesh, finalists in 2011, arrive with their own strong contenders. Captain Rajat Patidar (347 runs) leads the batting charge, supported by the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker, left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya (16 wickets). All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer adds further depth to their squad.
Both teams have had impressive runs to the final, Mumbai topping Group E and defeating Vidarbha and Baroda in the knockout stages, while Madhya Pradesh topped Group A and overcame Saurashtra and Delhi.
The final will be broadcast live on Sports 18 Khel TV and streamed live on Jio Cinema, promising an exciting spectacle for cricket enthusiasts across India.
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