Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Points Table: Updated standings after Round 3
On Wednesday, November 27, a total of 18 matches were contested in Round 3 of the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Following the conclusion of these fixtures, Bengal, Baroda, Delhi, Assam, and Andhra have emerged as the leaders in their respective groups. All of them have been showcasing strong performances as the tournament has progressed.
On that note, let’s have a look at the points table after the conclusion of 54 matches:
Madhya Pradesh maintain their top spot in Group A
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bengal have maintained their perfect records, winning all three matches and securing the top three positions in the standings.
Earlier today, Bengal triumphed over Mizoram by eight wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 157. The decisive 131-run partnership between Abhishek Porel and Karan Lal played a key role in their victory.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan defended a total of 187 against Hyderabad, who fell short by 24 runs. Kartik Sharma was the standout performer, scoring 58 runs off 27 balls. In another exciting contest, Madhya Pradesh narrowly defeated Punjab by nine runs, posting 188/8, with Rajat Patidar and Harpreet Singh contributing a vital 112-run partnership.
Baroda secured a third straight win, advancing to the top of the standings
The table-toppers, Baroda and Tamil Nadu faced off today in a thrilling contest. Baroda successfully chased down a challenging total of 221 to secure a three-wicket victory. Tamil Nadu put up a well-rounded team effort, with Jagadeesan contributing 57 runs and Vijay Shankar playing a crucial unbeaten knock of 42 runs off 22 balls.
However, it was Hardik Pandya who stole the spotlight with a blistering 69 runs from 30 balls. However, post his fiery innings, Pandya was run out in the final over, which intensified the pressure on the team. Nevertheless, Atit Sheth and Raj Limbani kept their composure and guided Baroda to victory, finishing the game with a well-executed partnership.
Haryana slipped a position allowing Delhi to ascend as table toppers
Haryana and Delhi clashed at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with Delhi emerging victorious by six wickets. Haryana won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that backfired as they were bowled out for a mere 117 runs.
In response, Delhi chased down the target comfortably in just 16 overs, with Priyansh Arya playing a brilliant knock of 48 runs off 33 balls. Simarjeet Singh and Mayank Rawat were the standout bowlers for Delhi, each claiming three wickets to help dismantle Haryana's batting lineup.
Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh have eight points to their names with NRR of +2.397, +1.750, and +1.583 respectively.
Chhattisgarh won their first game, while Chandigarh lost their first
Vidarbha have surged to the top of the standings after a commanding seven-wicket victory over Puducherry, who were all out for just 136 runs. Vidarbha chased down the target in style, reaching the total in 12.3 overs. The highlight of the chase was a brilliant 102-run partnership between Karun Nair (65 runs off 32 balls) and Atharva Taide (49 runs off 35 balls).
Meanwhile, Assam secured their second win of the tournament, defeating Chandigarh by 11 runs. Saahil Jain was the standout batter for Assam, scoring 51 runs. The Chandigarh bowlers made a strong effort, with Sandeep Sharma taking 4/22 and Raj Bawa claiming 3/28. However, Raj Bawa was the lone bright spot for Chandigarh with the bat, scoring 37 runs, as the rest of the team struggled to reach even 20 runs.
Andhra and Mumbai continue their winning streak
Andhra, sitting at the top of the table, secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Goa, successfully chasing down a target of 154 in just 15.4 overs. Goa's total was largely built around a valiant 71-run knock from Prabhudesai, who faced 51 balls. However, Andhra's batting was clinical, with Srikar Bharat contributing 57 runs off 38 balls. Ricky Bhui played a match-winning knock of 72 runs off 38 balls, guiding their team to a comfortable win.
Meanwhile, Kerala and Mumbai, both with eight points, claimed their second victories of the tournament. Kerala triumphed over Nagaland by eight wickets, while Mumbai defeated Maharashtra by five wickets. Both teams consolidated their positions in second and third place, respectively.