MUM VS MP FINAL

Madhya Pradesh (Playing XI) - Arpit Gaud, Harsh Gawli (WK), Subhranshu Senapati, Harpreet Singh, Rajat Patidar (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Tripuresh Singh, Rahul Batham, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivam Shukla, Avesh Khan.

Mumbai (Playing XI) - Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (WK), Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur, Royston Dias, Atharva Ankolekar.

TOSS - Mumbai have won the toss and will BOWL.

Madhya Pradesh will play with a lot of freedom but also with a lot of belief. They have shown a lot of character this season, and it's not by luck that they are in the finals. They will be pumped up to win their maiden title. Can Rajat Patidar and his team upset the odds and clinch the maiden title, or will Mumbai continue to dominate in the Indian domestic circuit? Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.

Mumbai have been in red hot form with their opener leading from the front. Ajinkya Rahane is flexing his T20 skills and has scored 95, 84, and 98 in his last three innings. The star studded Mumbai line up have Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Suryansh Shedge to rely on and a formidable bowling unit as well that has done a decent job so far. However, once again all eyes will be on Ajinkya Rahane as Mumbai are all set to retain the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

Hello and welcome everyone to the big event. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has lived up to its hype this season by breaking a lot of records in 2024. Most runs, most centuries, most sixes and most half-centuries as well. The two most dominating teams face each other in the big finale. It's Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh. Former champions Mumbai will look to retain the champions' title against Madhya Pradesh who are looking for the maiden title. Who are you backing?

...MATCH DAY...

A journey that began with 38 teams has now reached its summit clash, with Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh standing tall in the battle for glory. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the stage for this eagerly awaited final with Mumbai, aiming to add their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title to their storied history, while Madhya Pradesh, who are in only their second final, are on the hunt for their maiden title. Both teams finished at the top of the standings in their respective groups and have only suffered one loss on their journey so far. The Shreyas Iyer-led Mumbai have been on a dominant streak, winning their last three matches while chasing. Their last two victories in the group stage were while chasing 200-plus scores, and their chase of 159 against Baroda in the semifinal was completed with ease. Ajinkya Rahane has been the backbone of their batting success, with Shivam Dube and Shreyas Iyer contributing impactful knocks. Suryansh Shedge has been a revelation with his all-round exploits, and Mumbai have managed to reach the final without significant contributions from Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav. On the bowling front, the pace duo of Mohit Avasthi and Shardul Thakur have been crucial, with Tanush Kotian leading the spin department and providing vital breakthroughs. Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, have excelled in both departments and their all-round performance has been key to their progression. Unlike Mumbai, their bowling unit has yet to concede a total over 190, and they will need another disciplined effort against Mumbai’s power-packed batting unit. Kumar Kartikeya has been their standout spinner, with Shivam Shukla complementing him well. Avesh Khan has led their pace attack, playing an instrumental role in their success. Venkatesh Iyer has been decent with both bat and ball, and Madhya Pradesh will lean on his experience in this big final. On the batting front, it has been captain Rajat Patidar who has led by example, with Harpreet Singh and Subhranshu Senapati also contributing significantly with the bat. It was the pair of Patidar and Singh that took Madhya Pradesh over the line in the chase of 147 against Delhi in the semifinal. Will Mumbai add to their rich legacy, or will Madhya Pradesh clinch their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title? We shall find out together.