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In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final against Haryana, the Jharkhand cricket team set a new record for the highest total in a final. After a poor start with the fall of an early wicket, Jharkhand recovered through a blistering century by Ishan Kishan (101 off 47 balls) and a rapid half-century by Kumar Kushagra (81 off 38 balls). The pair put on a record-breaking 177-run partnership for the second wicket. A late surge from Anukul Roy (40 not out off 20 balls) and Robin Minz (31 off 14 balls) propelled Jharkhand to a final score of 3/262. Virtually every batsman that followed the first wicket scored at a strike rate of 200 or more.

News Article:

Jharkhand Smash Record Total in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

Pune, December 18, 2025 – Jharkhand’s batsmen unleashed a brutal assault on Haryana’s bowlers today at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, setting a new record for the highest total ever scored in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Jharkhand finished the innings at 3/262.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Jharkhand lost an early wicket. However, captain Ishan Kishan spearheaded the recovery with a magnificent century, scoring 101 runs off just 47 balls. Kumar Kushagra provided excellent support with a blistering 81 off 38 balls, forming a 177-run partnership – the highest ever in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final – after the fall of the first wicket.

The onslaught didn’t stop there. Anukul Roy (40* off 20 balls) and Robin Minz (31 off 14 balls) continued the momentum in the final overs, ensuring Jharkhand reached a formidable total. Haryana now faces a daunting task in their chase for the title.

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