The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, India’s leading domestic T20 competition, began its 17th edition on November 2, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This year, the tournament will run until December 15, showcasing the talent of domestic cricket stars across the nation.
Matches Across Six Cities and Knockouts in Bengaluru
The tournament features a packed schedule of 126 league matches spread across six cities: Rajkot, Indore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram. The top teams from the league phase will battle it out in a knockout round at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, culminating in the final match on December 15.
Teams and Format
Thirty-eight teams are participating, divided into five groups. Groups A, B, and C have eight teams each, while Groups D and E include seven teams each. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout stage, consisting of two pre-quarterfinals, four quarterfinals, two semifinals, and the grand finale.
Key Players and Defending Champions
The tournament boasts star-studded line-ups with players like Hardik Pandya (returning to Baroda after eight years), Mohammad Shami (back after recovering from injury), and Shreyas Iyer, one of the most sought-after players in the IPL auction. Punjab enters the tournament as defending champions, while Baroda, led by Krunal Pandya last season, was the runner-up.
Live Coverage for Fans
Fans can catch all the action live on Sports18 Network, with matches aired on Sports18 Khel TV. For those who prefer online streaming, JioCinema is offering free live coverage, ensuring the excitement reaches cricket enthusiasts across the country.
Match Timings
The tournament features games scheduled at convenient slots—9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM IST—allowing fans to enjoy cricket throughout the day.
With top players and thrilling matches, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 promises to be a cricketing extravaganza for all fans.
SMAT 2024: Full Schedule & Match Timings
| Round | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Round 1 | November 23 | Hyderabad vs Meghalaya | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 9:00 AM |
| Saurashtra vs Sikkim | Emerald Heights International School, Indore | 9:00 AM | ||
| Arunachal Pradesh vs Himachal Pradesh | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:00 AM | ||
| Madhya Pradesh vs Mizoram | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 11:00 AM | ||
| Tamil Nadu vs Tripura | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 11:00 AM | ||
| Haryana vs Manipur | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11:00 AM | ||
| SMAT | Assam vs Railways | Dr P.V.G. Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram | 11:00 AM | |
| Chandigarh vs Pondicherry | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Stadium, Vizag | 11:00 AM | ||
| Maharashtra vs Nagaland | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 11:00 AM | ||
| Goa vs Mumbai | Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad | 11:00 AM | ||
| Bihar vs Rajasthan | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 2:00 PM | ||
| Karnataka vs Uttarakhand | Emerald Heights International School, Indore | 2:00 PM | ||
| Jammu & Kashmir vs Jharkhand | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 2:00 PM | ||
| Bengal vs Punjab | Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad | 2:00 PM | ||
| Round 2 | November 25 | Mizoram vs Rajasthan | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 9:00 AM |
| Karnataka vs Tripura | Emerald Heights International School, Indore | 9:00 AM | ||
| Jharkhand vs Manipur | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:00 AM | ||
| Bihar vs Punjab | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 11:00 AM | ||
| Baroda vs Uttarakhand | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 11:00 AM | ||
| Delhi vs J&K | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11:00 AM | ||
| Chandigarh vs Vidarbha | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Stadium, Vizag | 11:00 AM | ||
| Odisha vs Railways | Dr P.V.G. Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram | 11:00 AM | ||
| Kerala vs Maharashtra | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 11:00 AM | ||
| Goa vs Services | Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad | 11:00 AM | ||
| Madhya Pradesh vs Meghalaya | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 1:30 PM | ||
| Sikkim vs Tamil Nadu | Emerald Heights International School, Indore | 1:30 PM | ||
| Arunachal Pradesh vs Haryana | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 1:30 PM | ||
| Bengal vs Hyderabad | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 4:30 PM | ||
| Gujarat vs Saurashtra | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 4:30 PM | ||
| Himachal Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 4:30 PM | ||
| Chhattisgarh vs Pondicherry | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Stadium, Vizag | 4:30 PM | ||
| Andhra vs Nagaland | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 4:30 PM | ||
| Round 3 | November 27 | Bengal vs Mizoram | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 9:00 AM |
| Gujarat vs Tripura | Emerald Heights International School, Indore | 9:00 AM | ||
| Manipur vs Uttar Pradesh | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:00 AM | ||
| Hyderabad vs Rajasthan | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 11:00 AM | ||
| Karnataka vs Saurashtra | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 11:00 AM | ||
| Himachal Pradesh vs Jharkhand | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11:00 AM | ||
| Chhattisgarh vs Railways | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Stadium, Vizag | 11:00 AM | ||
| Vidarbha vs Pondicherry | Dr P.V.G. Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram | 11:00 AM | ||
| Andhra vs Goa | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 11:00 AM | ||
| Kerala vs Nagaland | Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad | 11:00 AM | ||
| Bihar vs Meghalaya | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 1:30 PM | ||
| SMAT | Sikkim vs Uttarakhand | Emerald Heights International School, Indore | 1:30 PM | |
| Arunachal Pradesh vs J&K | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 1:30 PM | ||
| Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 4:30 PM | ||
| Baroda vs Tamil Nadu | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 4:30 PM | ||
| Delhi vs Haryana | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 4:30 PM | ||
| Assam vs Chandigarh | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Stadium, Vizag | 4:30 PM | ||
| Maharashtra vs Mumbai | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 4:30 PM | ||
| SMAT Knockouts | December 9 | Pre Quarter-final 1 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 11:00 AM |
| Pre Quarter-final 2 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 4:30 PM | ||
| SMAT Quarterfinals | December 11 | Quarterfinal 1 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 11:00 AM |
| Quarterfinal 2 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 4:30 PM | ||
| SMAT Semifinals | December 13 | 1st Semifinal | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 11:00 AM |
| 2nd Semifinal | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 4:30 PM | ||
| SMAT Final | December 15 | Final | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 4:30 PM |
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