Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: 3 Batsmen with Top Run Scorers Spots

On Sunday, December 15, Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in the final in Bengaluru to win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT 2024). A number of cricket players stole the show during the competition thanks to their outstanding performances.

While several top players regained their form by the end of the 2024 edition of the premier T20 event, other new players made their debut on a major stage. In terms of all-around cricket, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 edition has been a success. Let's look at the top three run-getters in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25.

Top Batsmen of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024:

Sakibul Gani | Bihar - 353 runs:

Sakibul Gani, 25, played some incredible blows while leading Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. At a strike rate of 142.33 and an average of 58.83, Gani amassed 353 runs in 7 games, including a century and a few fifties. In the group stage, the Motihari-born player also hit half-centuries against Meghalaya and Bengal.

Rajat Patidar | Madhya Pradesh - 428 runs:

At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Madhya Pradesh fell to Mumbai by five wickets despite being led to the finals by skipper Rajat Patidar. Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Patidar amassed 428 runs with a strike rate of 186.08 five half-centuries and an average of 61.14 in ten games. 81* was his highest score. Patidar hit 27 sixes and 32 boundaries in this edition.

Ajinkya Rahane | Mumbai - 469 runs:

During the T20 competition, Ajinkya Rahane produced some brilliant knocks and demonstrated remarkable consistency, turning back time. Rahane scored 469 runs with a strike rate of 164.56, an average of 58.62, and five half-centuries in nine games. He achieved a maximum score of 98. Rahane hit 19 sixes and 46 fours in this edition. Ahead of the IPL 2025, Rahane's form has significantly boosted the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

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