The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) has grown into one of the most important domestic tournaments in India. Launched in the 2006/07 season, it arrived at a moment when T20 cricket was beginning to shape the future of the sport. Tamil Nadu won the first edition, and since then the tournament has become a talent hub that has fed both the IPL and the national team. Here is a list of all the winners of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) from the inaugural season that you need to know ahead of the 2025 season.
Across its journey, the structure has shifted from zonal rounds to Super League stages and back to direct knockouts. What has stayed constant is competitiveness. Every year, young players step into the spotlight, seasoned domestic performers find redemption, and teams push for national attention.
The tournament now features 38 teams divided into Elite groups, with the best advancing to the knockouts. The result is high quality cricket and pressure situations that shape careers.
Tamil Nadu stands as the most successful team with three titles. They have also reached the most finals, proving their consistency in a format where momentum can shift in a blink. Karnataka and Mumbai follow with two trophies each, while Baroda, Gujarat, Punjab, Delhi, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and East Zone have all left their mark with title winning seasons.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy continues to do more than produce champions. It builds reputations, reveals future stars, and keeps India’s T20 ecosystem alive throughout the domestic calendar. With each season, the competition grows stronger and the list of contenders grows wider.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winners List
Note: Titles column shows how many total trophies the winning team has won till that season.
| Season | Winner | Runner Up | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | Tamil Nadu | Punjab | 1 |
| 2009/10 | Maharashtra | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 2010/11 | Bengal | Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| 2011/12 | Baroda | Punjab | 1 |
| 2012/13 | Gujarat | Punjab | 1 |
| 2013/14 | Baroda | Uttar Pradesh | 1 |
| 2014/15 | Gujarat | Punjab | 2 |
| 2015/16 | Uttar Pradesh | Baroda | 1 |
| 2016/17 | East Zone | Central Zone | 1 |
| 2017/18 | Delhi | Rajasthan | 1 |
| 2018/19 | Karnataka | Maharashtra | 1 |
| 2019/20 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu | 2 |
| 2020/21 | Tamil Nadu | Baroda | 2 |
| 2021/22 | Tamil Nadu | Karnataka | 3 |
| 2022/23 | Mumbai | Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| 2023/24 | Punjab | Baroda | 1 |
| 2024/25 | Mumbai | Madhya Pradesh | 2 |
Records Summary in SMAT
| Category | Team or Player |
|---|---|
| Most Titles | Tamil Nadu (3 Titles) |
| Most Final Appearances | Tamil Nadu (6 Finals) |
| Most Runs in SMAT | Harpreet Singh (2634 Runs) |
| Most Wickets in SMAT | Siddarth Kaul (120 Wickets) |
Also Read: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Schedule – Elite Group
