The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, established in 2006, is India’s domestic T20 cricket tournament, named after the legendary cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali. Over the years, it has become a crucial platform for showcasing emerging talent in the shortest format of the game.
Tamil Nadu stands out as the most successful team in the tournament’s history, clinching the title three times. They won the inaugural edition in 2006/07 and added two more titles with consecutive victories in 2020/21 and 2021/22.
Meanwhile, Karnataka, Gujarat, Mumbai and Baroda have each won the title twice. Apart from these multiple-time winners, several other teams like Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Maharashtra and East Zone have managed to win the title once.
Here are the winners of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from the past 16 seasons:
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) All-Season Winners List From 2006/7 to 2024
Season | Winner | Runner-up |
---|---|---|
2024/25 | Mumbai | Madhya Pradesh |
2023/24 | Punjab | Baroda |
2022/23 | Mumbai | Himachal Pradesh |
2021/22 | Tamil Nadu | Karnataka |
2020/21 | Tamil Nadu | Baroda |
2019/20 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
2018/19 | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
2017/18 | Delhi | Rajasthan |
2016/17 | East Zone | Central Zone |
2015/16 | Uttar Pradesh | Baroda |
2014/15 | Gujarat | Punjab |
2013/14 | Baroda | Uttar Pradesh |
2012/13 | Gujarat | Punjab |
2011/12 | Baroda | Punjab |
2010/11 | Bengal | Madhya Pradesh |
2009/10 | Maharashtra | Hyderabad |
2006/07 | Tamil Nadu | Punjab |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winners FAQs
Who won the latest edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT 2024/25)?
Mumbai won the latest edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, defeating Madhya Pradesh by 6 wickets in the final of SMAT 2024/25.
Who won the first edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Tamil Nadu, won the first edition of the Indian Premier League.
Which is the most successful team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Tamil Nadu is the most successful team with three Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy titles.