In the new SMAT format, the eight qualifying teams are split into two groups of four and each team will play three Super League matches in Pune, with the winners of each group meeting in the final on December 18.
Published: December 10, 2025 8:00 AM IST
New Delhi: The league stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025, India’s premier domestic T20 tournament, wrapped up on Monday, December 8, with eight teams moving on to the Super League stage. Only the top two teams from each group progressed, resulting in the exit of several key teams. Krunal Pandya’s Baroda ended third in Group C, while Maharashtra missed out on qualification narrowly, falling short to Madhya Pradesh on net run rate.
Jharkhand stood out as the top team, as they won all seven of their matches and finished the Elite stage as the only unbeaten team, whereas Mumbai won six out of their seven games.
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Under the new format, rather than the traditional knockout rounds, the eight qualifying teams are divided into two groups of four. Each team will play three Super League matches in Pune, with the winners of each group facing off in the final which is scheduled for December 18.
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Services ended at the bottom of the 32 Elite teams with just 4 points and will be moved to the Plate Group next season. Himachal Pradesh and Bihar also finished with 4 points each but survived due to a superior net run rate.
Mizoram, this year’s Plate winners who defeated Sikkim by 10 runs, will be promoted to the Elite Group next season. The Super League kicks off on December 12, and with strong performances from Mumbai, Punjab, and Jharkhand, fans can look forward to an exciting contest leading up to the final on December 18.
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