Jharkhand posted the highest total in the history of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final in 2025. Batting first, Jharkhand scored 262 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant century from Ishan Kishan, 81 from Kumar Kushagra, and finally, 40 from Anukul Roy and 31 from Robin Minj. Jharkhand will now have to defend this massive target to win the title for the first time.
An historical moment for Indian cricket
In this match, Haryana won the toss and decided to bowl first. The pitch was considered favorable for batting, so they decided to bat later. Jharkhand’s innings started with Ishan Kishan and Virat Singh, but Virat Singh was dismissed by Anshul Kamboj in the first over for just two runs. Captain Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra then took charge of the innings, forging a brilliant partnership of 177 runs.
Century for Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan’s dominance continued, as he reached his century. He reached it in just 45 balls, hitting six fours and ten sixes. However, he couldn’t stay at the crease for long, returning to the pavilion after scoring 101 runs. Following Ishan’s dismissal, Kushagra also came close to his century, but was dismissed for 81 runs. He faced 38 balls, which included eight fours and five sixes.
Following Ishan’s dismissal, Kushagra also came close to his century, but was dismissed for 81 runs. He faced 38 balls, which included eight fours and five sixes.
Anukul Roy and Robin Minz then added 75 runs in the last five overs, helping Jharkhand post a mammoth total of 262 in 20 overs. This is the highest total ever recorded in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Robin Minz scored 31 runs in 14 balls with the help of 3 sixes, while Anukul Roy hit 40 runs in 20 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.