The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, India’s prestigious domestic T20 tournament, begins on Saturday, November 23. Featuring 38 teams divided into five groups, the competition will follow a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The final is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, at a yet-to-be-decided venue.
Punjab, the defending champions, will aim to retain their title, while Baroda, last year’s runners-up, feature the Pandya brothers. Hardik Pandya will play under Krunal Pandya’s captaincy, promising an exciting campaign for fans. Star players such as Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammad Shami will participate, raising anticipation for this season.
The tournament will take place at multiple venues over three weeks. The opening match between Hyderabad and Meghalaya will take place at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium C in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Match Timings and Schedule
The early fixtures will start at 9:00 AM IST, with subsequent matches scheduled for 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:00 PM IST, depending on the venue. Fans can look forward to non-stop cricketing action during the group stages and beyond.
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Indian viewers can stream all SMAT 2024 matches live on the JioCinema app and website. For television broadcast, Sports 18 Khel will air the games. Fans can catch the live action on Sports 18 channels, ensuring widespread accessibility for this cricketing extravaganza.
Don’t miss the excitement as the SMAT 2024 edition promises thrilling contests and showcases some of India’s top cricketing talent.
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