The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 enters the knock-outs to decide the winners of India's domestic T20 cricket champions. Holders Punjab, and former champions Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu have been eliminated. (IND Vs AUS 2nd Test Day 1 Blog | More Cricket News)
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Knock-Outs Guide: Qualified Teams, Schedule And Fixtures, Telecast Details - All You Need To Know
Here's all you need to know about the upcoming SMAT 2024 knock-out fixtures - Qualified Teams, Schedule And Fixtures, Telecast Details
The 17th edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy started on November 23 with 32 teams in the fray. After 127 games, 10 teams remain in contention.
The top-ranked teams (5) and the best second-placed outfit (1) directly qualified for the quarter-finals. The other four second-placed teams will feature in the pre-quarters with the winners of those fixtures completing the last-eight line-up.
Teams qualified for knock-outs and rankings (on points, then net run rate)
1. Baroda - Group B winners (24 points, NRR +2.353)
2. Delhi - Group C winners (24 points, NRR +2.224)
3. Madhya Pradesh - Group A winners (24 points, NRR +1.533)
4. Mumbai - Group E winners (20 points, NRR +1.246)
5. Vidarbha - Group D winners (18 points, NRR +1.839)
6. Saurashtra - Group B runners-up (24 points, NRR +2.257)
7. Bengal - Group A runners-up (24 points, NRR +1.607)
8. Andhra - Group E runner-up (20 points, NRR +2.527)
9. Uttar Pradesh - Group C runners-up (20 points, NRR +1.942)
10. Chandigarh - Group D runners-up (16 points, NRR +0.224)
Teams 1 to 5 qualified as the group winners, irrespective of the points earned or NNR accumulated. Saurashtra, 5th in the ranking, are the best second-placed side (from Group B); while teams 7 to 10 are the other four group runners-up.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 knock-out fixtures
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 knock-out matches will be played in Alur and Bengaluru.
Pre-Quarters on December 9, 2024
Pre-Quarters 1: Bengal vs Chandigarh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (11:00 AM IST);
Pre-Quarters 2: Andhra vs Uttar Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (4:30 PM IST).
Quarter-Finals on December 11, 2024
Quarter-Final 1: Baroda vs PQF 1 Winners at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (11 AM IST);
Quarter-Final 2: Delhi vs PQF 2 Winners at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (4:30 PM IST);
Quarter-Final 3: Madhya Pradesh vs Saurashtra at Alur Cricket Stadium, Alur (9:00 AM IST);
Quarter-Final 4: Mumbai vs Vidarbha at Alur Cricket Stadium, Alur (1:30 PM IST).
Semi-Finals on December 13, 2024
Semi-Final 1: QF1 Winners vs QF4 Winners at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (11 AM IST);
Semi-Final 2: QF2 Winners vs QF3 Winners at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (4:30 PM IST)
The SMAT 2024 final is scheduled for December 15 with a 4:30 PM IST start at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
All the knock-out matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 will be telecast live on Sports 18 Khel. Live streaming is available on the JioCinema app and website.
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