Meet the top 3 batters who amazed fans in SMAT 2024-25 with their explosive batting and unforgettable performances. Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 final by defeating Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets. Throughout the tournament, Mumbai’s players performed brilliantly and played key roles in their team’s success.
In the final match, Madhya Pradesh batted first and scored 174 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Mumbai chased down the target in just 18 overs.
This tournament featured many outstanding players whose batting and bowling impressed the fans. Today, let’s look at three key takeaways from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.
3. Ajinkya Rahane’s batting has improved a lot as a T20 batsman.
In this season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai’s experienced batsman Ajinkya Rahane impressed everyone with his brilliant batting. He scored 469 runs in 8 innings with an average of over 58 and a strike rate of 164.56.
In the IPL 2025 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him at his base price of ₹1.5 crore. During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Rahane smashed 46 fours and 19 sixes.
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2. Rajat Patidar played really well.
Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar showed explosive batting in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 428 runs in 9 innings with an average of 61.14 and a strike rate of 186.09.
Rajat hit five half-centuries this season. In the final against Mumbai, he played an unbeaten knock of 81 runs. However, he could not lead his team to victory.
This aggressive batsman will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. He might also be seen as the RCB captain in the upcoming season.
1. Suryansh Shegde made everyone crazy with his batting
Mumbai’s young all-rounder Suryansh Shegde impressed everyone in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. He scored 131 runs in 9 innings with an average of 43.67 and an amazing strike rate of 251.92. During the tournament, he hit 7 fours and 13 sixes.
In the Indian Premier League 2025, Suryansh will play for the Punjab Kings. Being a young talent, he is expected to show his explosive batting skills in the upcoming IPL season as well.