Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 is a domestic T20 cricket tournament in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament took place from February to April 2021 and featured 38 teams competing across five zones. The event was named after the former Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, who passed away in 2013.
History of the Tournament
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has its roots in the domestic one-day tournaments held by the BCCI. In 2008-09, the Board introduced a T20 format for these matches, which proved to be a huge success. The tournament was initially known as the Inter-State One-Day Competition (T20) but was later renamed after Syed Mushtaq Ali in recognition of his contributions to Indian cricket.
Format and Groups
The 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy featured five zones, with eight teams each. The groups were as follows:
* Zone A: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha
* Zone B: Assam, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Railways
* Zone C: Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Saurashtra
* Zone D: Hyderabad (Karnataka), Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha
* Zone E: Bengal, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand, Meghalaya
The teams played each other in a round-robin format within their respective zones. The top two teams from each zone qualified for the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals and Semifinals
The quarterfinals were played between the winners of the different zones. The matches took place as follows:
* Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh
* Punjab vs Mumbai
* Karnataka vs Delhi
* Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra
The semifinalists were then determined by these quarterfinal matches.
Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 Results
The final match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 took place on April 8, 2021. The teams that made it to the finals were Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The match was won by Tamil Nadu, who defeated Karnataka by 9 wickets.
Key Performers
Some of the key performers in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 included:
* N Jagadeesan (Tamil Nadu): Top scorer with 535 runs
* R Sai Kishore (Tamil Nadu): Top wicket-taker with 15 wickets
* Abhishek Sharma (Delhi): Second-highest run-scorer with 463 runs
Conclusion
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 was a resounding success, with numerous exciting matches and thrilling finishes. The tournament provided a platform for talented cricketers to showcase their skills, and the winners were crowned champions in style.
- The tournament featured 38 teams across five zones.
- The top two teams from each zone qualified for the quarterfinals.
- The semifinalists were determined by the quarterfinal matches.
As the BCCI continues to grow and develop domestic cricket in India, events like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will remain an integral part of Indian cricket’s ecosystem.
Tournament Statistics:
| Zone | Teams | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 21 |
| B | 8 | 21 |
| C | 8 | 21 |
| D | 8 | 21 |
| E | 8 | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
A: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic T20 cricket tournament in India, organized by the BCCI.
Q: When did the tournament take place?
A: The tournament took place from February to April 2021.
Q: How many teams participated in the tournament?
A: A total of 38 teams participated across five zones.
External Resources
* [BCCI Official Website](https://www.bcci.tv/)
* [ESPN Cricinfo – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-2020-21)
* [ICC – Domestic Cricket in India](https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/cricket-domestic-india)
* [Cricketnext – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021](https://www.cricketnext.com/)
* [Times of India – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/)
