Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Points Table: Updated standings after Round 1
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 commenced with some exciting matches and thrilling performances from teams across groups on November 23. Here’s how the points table stands after the conclusion of Round 1 in India’s domestic T20 tournament.
Hyderabad takes early lead in Group A
Hyderabad stormed to the top of Group A with a massive 179-run win over Meghalaya, courtesy of Tilak Varma’s stunning century. The dominant victory also gave them a significant net run rate boost, leaving Meghalaya at the bottom of the group.
Rajasthan sits in second place following a resounding 108-run victory over Bihar, who are placed second-last. Madhya Pradesh’s 102-run win over Mizoram puts them in third, while Bengal, who defeated Punjab by four wickets, holds fourth position. Punjab occupies fifth place, while Mizoram is sixth.
Saurashtra claims the top spot in Group B
Saurashtra leads Group B after a commanding 54-run win over Sikkim. Tamil Nadu is close behind, securing a 43-run victory over Tripura. Baroda takes third place after chasing down Gujarat with a five-wicket win, while Uttarakhand holds fourth after a narrow six-run victory against Karnataka.
The bottom four spots in the group belong to Karnataka, Gujarat, Tripura, and Sikkim, all of whom started the tournament with losses.
Himachal Pradesh dominates in the Group C
Himachal Pradesh tops Group C after demolishing Arunachal Pradesh by eight wickets in just 5.2 overs, earning a massive net run rate advantage. Haryana follows in second place with an equally impressive eight-wicket win over Manipur.
Delhi is third, courtesy of their 47-run win over Uttar Pradesh, while Jammu and Kashmir occupy fourth after defeating Jharkhand by 25 runs. Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh occupy the bottom spots alongside Jharkhand.
Vidarbha at the summit in Group D
Vidarbha sits atop Group D following a 33-run win over Odisha. Assam, who edged past Railways with a three-wicket win, is second. Chandigarh is third after a five-wicket victory over Puducherry, while Chhattisgarh, who didn’t feature on Day 1, is fourth.
The bottom three spots are occupied by Puducherry, Railways, and Odisha, all of whom suffered defeats in their opening matches.
Maharashtra leads the pack in Group E
Maharashtra leads Group E after a comfortable six-wicket win over Nagaland. Mumbai takes second place following their 26-run victory over Goa, while Kerala’s three-wicket win against Services puts them in third. Andhra, who did not play on the opening day, is in fourth place.
Nagaland, Goa, and Services round off the group after opening-game losses.