Thu Dec 18 11:50:00 UTC 2025: Headline: Haryana and Jharkhand to Clash in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final
Pune, India – Haryana and Jharkhand have secured their spots in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a thrilling Super League stage concluded on Tuesday. The final is set to take place on December 18 in Pune.
Haryana clinched their place with a dominant 124-run victory over Hyderabad. Captain Ankit Kumar’s explosive 57 off 27 balls set the stage, followed by blistering knocks from Samant Jakhar (60 off 22) and Parth Vats (45 off 19), propelling Haryana to a massive 246 for 7. Hyderabad faltered in their chase, succumbing to Haryana’s bowling attack, with Amit Rana and Anshul Kamboj picking up three and two wickets, respectively.
Jharkhand secured their final berth despite suffering their first loss in ten games to Andhra. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round performance, with 45 runs and two wickets, helped Andhra secure a nine-run victory. Ishan Kishan and Virat Singh provided a strong start for Jharkhand, but Reddy’s crucial breakthroughs and tight bowling from Saurabh Kumar in the death overs proved decisive.
Meanwhile, Mumbai continued their high-scoring form, chasing down 216 against Rajasthan with ease. Sarfaraz Khan’s blistering 73 off just 22 balls led the charge, supported by Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 72.
In other action, Punjab ended their Super League campaign on a high note, securing a thrilling two-wicket win over Madhya Pradesh in a high-scoring encounter.
The stage is now set for an exciting final between Haryana and Jharkhand, promising a clash of explosive batting and disciplined bowling.
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