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10 Teams Who Have Registered Highest Totals In The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Highest Totals In The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic T20 cricket tournament in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is named after Syed Mushtaq Ali, a former Indian cricketer considered one of the greatest all-rounders ever. The tournament was first held in 2006–09 and has been held annually ever since.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a popular tournament among both players and fans, as it provides a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and for established players to prepare for the Indian Premier League (IPL). The tournament is also a good opportunity for teams to experiment with different strategies and combinations.

Over the years, remarkable innings and team performances have been in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This article will look at the top 10 teams who have registered the highest totals in the tournament’s history.

Teams Who Have Registered Highest Totals In The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 

Rank	Team	Score	Opponent	Venue	Date
1	Punjab	275/6	Andhra	Ranchi	17-Oct-19
2	Mumbai	258/4	Sikkim	Indore	21-Feb-19
3	Andhra	252/4	Manipur	Mulapadu	2-Mar-19
4	Karnataka	250/3	Services	Vizianagaram	########
5	Madhya Pradesh	244/4	Meghalaya	Wankhede	########
6	Andhra	244/4	Nagaland	Mulapadu	22-Feb-19
7	Mumbai	243/3	Punjab	Surat	########
8	Karnataka	242/4	Mizoram	Cuttack	25-Feb-19
9	Jammu & Kashmir	238/2	Arunachal	Mullanpur	12-Oct-22
10	Delhi	236/9	Andhra	Vadodara	3-Jan-16

10. Delhi: 236/9 Against Andhra 

Number 10th on our list is Delhi. Yes, the squad against Andhra smashed 236/9 on 3rd January 2016 at Andhra Cricket Stadium. After the loss of Unmukt Chand and Gautam Gambhir, very least would have thought that Delhi would survive against Andhra, but thanks to Nitish Rana’s 97 runs from 60 balls, Delhi and co managed to put up a total of 236 on board. In reply, Andhra and co were restricted to 125 runs. 

9. Jammu And Kashmir: 238/2 Against Arunachal 

On 12th October 2022, India witnessed the rise of Jammu and Kashmir in the domestic circuit; after winning the toss and batting first, J&K managed to put in a massive total of 238 against Arunachal Pradesh, where Shubham Khajuria was awarded as the man of the match for his 85 runs from 39 balls. In response, Arunachal Pradesh tried to bounce back but got all-out for 65 runs. 

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8. Karnataka 242/4 Against Mizoram 

The year 2019 was memorable for Karnataka, as the squad broke their previous record 226 against Mizoram on 25th February 2019, at Cuttack. Thanks to Rohan Kadam’s blistering knock of 78 from 51 balls, the squad pushed Mizoram back in the contest, restricting them to 105 for 6. 

7. Mumbai 243/3 Against Punjab

Mumbai is a team that has always been known for its batting prowess. In the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, they scored 243/3 against Punjab, the seventh-highest team score in the tournament’s history. The innings were led by brilliant batting from Shreyas Iyer and Surya Kumar Yadav; both batters made it difficult for Punjab after smashing 80 runs each. 

6. Andhra 244/4 Against Nagaland 

As mentioned, Andhra is a team that has registered some big totals in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the 2019 season, they scored 244/4 against Nagaland, the sixth-highest team score in the tournament’s history. The innings were built around a century from Ricky Bhui, who scored 108 off 42 balls. He was well supported by Girinath Reddy (62). Andhra’s bowlers then bundled out Nagaland for just 65 to win the match considerably. 

5. Madhya Pradesh 244/4 Against Meghalaya

Madhya Pradesh is another team that registered some big totals in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the 2019 season, they scored 244/4 against Meghalaya, the fifth-highest team score in the tournament’s history. The innings was led by a century from Rajat Patidar, who scored 68 off 29 balls. He was well supported by Ashutosh Sharma (60). Madhya Pradesh’s bowlers then dismissed Meghalaya for just 159 to win the match by 85 runs.

4. Karnataka 250/3 Against Services

Karnataka is a team that has always been known for its batting prowess. In the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, they scored 250/3 against Services, the fourth-highest team score in the tournament’s history. The innings was led by a brilliant century from Manish Pandey, who scored 125 off just 54 balls. He was ably supported by Devdutt Padikkal (75) and K Gowtham (23). Karnataka’s bowlers then dismissed Services for just 170 to win the match by 80 runs.

3. Andhra 252/4 Against Manipur

Andhra is another team that has registered some big totals in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the 2019 season, they scored 252/4 against Manipur, the third-highest team score in the tournament’s history. The innings were built around Ashwin Hebbar, who scored 71 off 37 balls. He was well supported by Pranith (71) and Bhui (59). Andhra’s bowlers then dismissed Manipur for just 161 to win the match by a massive 91 runs.

2. Mumbai 258/4 Against Sikkim

Mumbai holds the record for soring the second highest team score in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 258/4 against Sikkim in the 2019 season. The innings was led by a century from Shreyas Iyer, who scored 147 off just 55 balls. He was ably supported by SKY (63). Mumbai’s bowlers then bundled out Sikkim for just 104 to win the match by a massive 154 runs.

1. Punjab 275/4 Against Andhra

On 17th October 2023, Punjab cricket team registered the highest team total in Syed Mushtaq Ali history. They managed to put up 275 on board at the loss of 6 wickets from 20 overs against Andhra. Abhishek Sharma 112(51) and Anmolpreet Singh 87(26) in the first innings of the game. 

In conclusion, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a tournament that has seen some big scores being registered over the years. The top 6 teams on this list have all scored 243 or more runs in an innings, which is a testament to the quality of batting on display in the competition.

It is also worth noting that all of the top 6 scores were registered in the 2019 season, which suggests that the batting has become even more aggressive in recent years. This is likely due to the rise of T20 cricket, which has placed a greater emphasis on scoring quickly.

It remains to be seen whether any of these teams can break the record for the highest team score in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, but it is clear that the batting standards in the tournament are very high.

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