The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025-2026 is India’s domestic T20 cricket tournament. Some of the best cricketing talents feature in this tournament and leave a mark. In this article, we take a look at SMAT 2025 stats for top run scorer, most wickets-taker records this season.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-2026 season commenced on November 26. Unlike the IPL, this is a T20 cricket tournament in India where Indian talents represent their state teams.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is the first step towards greatness and many Indian greats have played in this tournament like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill etc.
ALSO READ: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Points Table and Match Results
The SMAT 2025 season is an important season for many Indian cricketers as the tournament is a great opportunity for the players to impress the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and make them bid for them in the upcoming IPL 2026 Auction on December 16.
SMAT 2025 Stats
There has already been some players who have made headlines in this Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season. Today, we take a look at some of the SMAT 2025 stats and players who stands-out in top run scorer, most wickets-taker SMAT 2025 records list.
**Updated on December 6
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Top Run Scorer
Mumbai’s young opening batter Ayush Mhatre is currently the best batter in the tournament according to SMAT 2025 stats as he leads the top run scorer chart. The 18-years-old has scored 325 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 166.67 and average of 108.33. He is already a part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the IPL.
Karnataka’s Smaran Ravichandran is the 2nd top scorer in the tournament. The left-hand batter has scored 295 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 155.25 and average of 73.75. He has been retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for IPL 2026 season.
| Player | Team | Runs | Match | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | MUM | 325 | 6 | 108.33 | 166.67 |
| Smaran Ravichandran | KAR | 295 | 6 | 73.75 | 155.26 |
| Kunal Chandela | UTK | 292 | 6 | 58.40 | 155.32 |
| Yashvardhan Dalal | HAR | 288 | 6 | 72.00 | 143.28 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | KAR | 277 | 5 | 69.25 | 170.99 |
| Ishan Kishan | JHKD | 271 | 6 | 54.20 | 190.85 |
| Manan Vohra | CG | 267 | 6 | 53.40 | 139.06 |
| Abhimanyu Easwaran | BEN | 255 | 6 | 51.00 | 153.61 |
| Abhishek Sharma | PUN | 242 | 5 | 48.40 | 275.00 |
| Sanju Samson | KER | 233 | 6 | 58.25 | 137.87 |
Which Batter has Scored Most Sixes in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-2026?
Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre has been the best six-hitter in the SMAT 2025 season. The 18-years-old batter has already smashed 25 sixes in 6 matches while opening the inning for Mumbai.
India international opening batter Abhishek Sharma is next most six-hitter in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season. The left-hand batter is known for his ability to smash sixes at ease and has already hit 23 sixes in the tournament.
| Player | Team | 6s | Mat | SR | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | MUM | 25 | 6 | 166.67 | 20 |
| Abhishek Sharma | PUN | 23 | 5 | 275.00 | 19 |
| Urvil Patel | GUJ | 18 | 6 | 263.51 | 17 |
| Smaran Ravichandran | KAR | 16 | 6 | 155.26 | 18 |
| Rohan Kunnummal | KER | 16 | 6 | 164.71 | 18 |
| Karan Lal | BEN | 16 | 6 | 197.22 | 18 |
| Ishan Kishan | JHKD | 15 | 6 | 190.85 | 28 |
| Aman Khan | PDC | 15 | 6 | 157.35 | 17 |
| Manisankar Murasingh | TRI | 15 | 6 | 144.60 | 9 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | BIHR | 14 | 6 | 168.38 | 15 |
Which Batter has Scored the Highest Run in SMAT 2025?
The IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) aggressive opening batter Abhishek Sharma has the highest score in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. He scored 148 runs off 52 balls while representing Punjab vs Bengal that included 8 fours and 16 sixes at strike rate of 284.62.
In that same, Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran registered the 2nd highest score of the season. The Bengal skipper scored 130 runs off 66 balls including 13 fours and 8 sixes.
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Punjab | 148 |
| Abhimanyu Easwaran | Bengal | 130* |
| Rohan Kunnummal | Kerala | 121* |
| Urvil Patel | Gujarat | 119* |
| Ishan Kishan | Jharkhand | 113* |
| Karan Lal | Bengal | 113 |
| Ayush Mhatre | Mumbai | 110* |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Bihar | 108* |
| Ayush Mhatre | Mumbai | 104* |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Karnataka | 102* |
Most Wickets-taker in SMAT 2025 Stats
Rajasthan’s 23-years-old pace bowler Ashok Sharma has been the most outstanding player with the ball in the tournament so far. He has taken 16 wickets in 5 matches at an economy rate of 7.61 including two 4-fers and two 3 wickets-haul.
| Pos | Name | Team | Innings | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashok Sharma | Rajasthan | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | KM Asif | Kerala | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Mukhtar Hussain | Assam | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Anshul Kamboj | Haryana | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Yash Ravisingh Thakur | Vidarbha | 5 | 12 |
| 6 | Rajesh Mohanty | Odisha | 6 | 12 |
| 7 | Auqib Nabi | Jammu & Kashmir | 6 | 12 |
| 8 | Raj Limbani | Baroda | 6 | 12 |
| 9 | Sushant Mishra | Jharkhand | 6 | 12 |
| 10 | Mohammed Shami | Bengal | 6 | 12 |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Players to Watch Out for in IPL 2026 Auction
As we mentioned before, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-2026 season is a great platform for many players to impress the IPL franchises ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026 auction on December 16. Down below, we take a look at some of the best players, according to SMAT 2025 stats, to watch out for in the auction.
Karan Lal
Bengal cricket team’s all-rounder Karan Lal is going to be a player to watch out for in the auction. Lal has been doing very well for Bengal team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His SMAT 2025 stats reads he has scored 213 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 197.22. He is also a very good off-spin bowler. He hasn’t bowled much this season but took 7 wickets in the Bengal T20 league.
Yash Dhull
Former India U19 captain Yash Dhull is going to be another player to watch out for. He was part of the Delhi Capitals but was released by the franchise. Since then, he has improved his game significantly in the shorter format. He is an elegant batter in the mould of Virat Kohli who prefers timing over power. In the SMAT 2025, he has scored 209 runs at an average of 34.83 and strike rate of 146.15.
Kartik Sharma
19-years-old wicketkeeper batter Kartik Sharma will be in huge demand in the IPL 2026 auction. Sharma, who plays for Rajasthan, is one of the best wicketkeeper batters in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 season. He is an aggressive batter who likes to take on the bowlers from ball one, highlighted by 160.24 strike rate and has a scored 133 runs in 5 matches.
Salil Arora
For any IPL franchises looking to add to their middle-order, Salil Arora could be a great addition to their team. The Punjab batter is a solid middle-order batter who has been brilliant for Punjab state cricket team in all formats of the game. He can anchor the inning and can also add quick runs.
Tushar Raheja
Among Indian wicketkeeper batters, Tushar Raheja can be another big money in the IPL 2026 auction. His SMAT 2025 stats reads 150 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 168.54. Prior to that, he scored 488 runs in 9 matches in the TNPL 2025.
Ashok Sharma
Indian pace bowlers will be sought after in the IPL 2026 auction and Ashok Sharma would be of interest for many teams. He has been phenomenal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has previously been a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals but yet to play in the IPL.
Auqib Nabi
Another Indian pace bowler who is making the headlines in the SMAT 2025 season is Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi. The 29-years-old right-arm pacer has previously attended many trials but didn’t get any bid despite impressing. But this season, he has been in tremendous form. He has 12 wickets in 6 matches in his SMAT 2025 stats. He can bowl in the powerplays as well as in the death overs and would be an asset for any IPL team.
Prashant Veer
Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veer is also expected to be sold in the IPL auction 2026. The left-arm orthodox spin bowler is equally good with bat and ball. Fans on social media have already linked him to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who are looking for Ravindra Jadeja’s replacement after Jaddu was traded to Rajasthan Royals.
Sanvir Singh
For any IPL franchises looking to add more firepower down their batting order, Punjab’s Sanvir Singh would be a great player to watch out for in the IPL auction 2026. Sanvir is known for his power-hitting game and has scored 129 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 at a strike rate of 186.96. He has previously been with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) but didn’t make most of the little opportunities given.
Sushant Mishra
The 24-years-old Jharkhand pacer Sushant Mishra is expected to be one of the best left-arm pacers in the IPL 2026 auction. Mishra has previously impressed IPL franchises but due to his injuries, he hasn’t got opportunities yet. However, his SMAT 2025 stats of 12 wickets in 6 matches might convince some IPL teams.
