TL;DR
- The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India's premier T20 competition for developing new cricketing talent.
- Tamil Nadu has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy three times, more than any other team.
- Mumbai, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Baroda have each won the trophy twice in its history.
- The 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will feature 30 teams and 116 league matches.
Over time, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's leading white-ball T20 competition, has expanded and is now recognized as one of the nation's most impactful arenas for developing talent.
This competition aids in identifying emerging Indian cricketers and serves as a crucial link connecting local matches with The Indian Premier League.
Each year, the competition unites seasoned Indian athletes, IPL standouts, and promising emerging talents, viewing the event as a launchpad for future significant achievements.
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IPL teams and Indian selectors, who are actively looking for emerging talent, pay close attention to the performances in this tournament.
With a new edition of the competition approaching, AllSportsPeople guides you through the historical champions of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Here's the complete rundown of teams that have secured the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.
Tamil Nadu stands as the most dominant team in the competition's history, having secured the championship on three occasions across its 17 editions to date.
The trophy has been claimed by Mumbai, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Baroda on two occasions each. Meanwhile, Maharashtra, Bengal, Punjab, Delhi, East Zone, and Uttar Pradesh have each secured a single victory.
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| Edition | Winners | Runners-up |
| 2006/07 | Tamil Nadu | Punjab |
| 2009/10 | Maharashtra | Hyderabad |
| 2010/11 | Bengal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2011/12 | Baroda | Punjab |
| 2012/13 | Gujarat | Punjab |
| 2013/14 | Baroda | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2014/15 | Gujarat | Punjab |
| 2015/16 | Uttar Pradesh | Baroda |
| 2016/17 | East Zone | Central Zone |
| 2017/18 | Delhi | Rajasthan |
| 2018/19 | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
| 2019/20 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
| 2020/21 | Tamil Nadu | Baroda |
| 2021/22 | Tamil Nadu | Karnataka |
| 2022/23 | Mumbai | Himachal Pradesh |
| 2023/24 | Punjab | Baroda |
| 2024/25 | Mumbai | Madhya Pradesh |
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to commence in 2025.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 26, and conclude on Thursday, December 18.
A total of 30 teams will compete in the tournament, playing 116 league matches. The top two finishers in each group will advance to the Super Knockouts.
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