US EditionSMAT 2025-26 — Handling Pressure the Key in Final, Says Jharkhand Captain Ishan Kishan
Jharkhand remained unbeaten until late stages while Haryana overcame early losses and improved net run rate to reach their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final.
- The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final on December 18 will feature Haryana cricket team and Jharkhand cricket team, both seeking their maiden title at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
- Jharkhand's path saw it remain unbeaten through nine games until a loss to Andhra on Tuesday, while Haryana recovered from early defeats with a 124-run win over Hyderabad that boosted its Net Run Rate.
- Both skippers have led from the front, with Ishan Kishan, Jharkhand captain, scoring 416 runs in 10 matches and Ankit Kumar, Haryana captain, amassing 448 runs in 10 innings using a PowerPlay strategy.
- Match conditions point to bowlers dictating tactics, with the toss likely pivotal as dew will impact the game; Haryana will rely on Anshul Kamboj, Ishant Bhardwaj, and Amit Rana, while Jharkhand counts on Vikash Singh and Sushant Mishra.
- After three weeks of high-octane action, the final will determine a maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy winner, with Ishan Kishan and Ankit Kumar shaping player profiles and momentum.
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Ishan Kishan Stakes Claim for Team India Comeback, Caps His Solid Mushtaq Ali Trophy Performance with Century in Final
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan smashed a century in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 against Haryana at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. With the ton, Ishan Kishan became only the second batter to hit a hundred in a SMAT final. Sports News | Ishan Kishan Stakes Claim for Team India Comeback, Caps His Solid Mushtaq Ali Trophy Performance with Century in Final.
Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan scored a century in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. His century powered Jharkhand to a historic victory.
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