HAR vs JHA Final, Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today SMAT Match?

By Akshay - Dec 18, 2025 02:26 PM
Last updated on Dec 18, 2025 02:48 PM

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 has reached its final stage, with Jharkhand taking on Haryana in the final at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, December 18. Neither team has won the SMAT before, so a new champion is guaranteed this time.

Jharkhand has been the strongest team this season, reaching the final with just one loss, which came against Andhra Pradesh in the Super League stage. They won all seven of their matches in Elite Group D, making them a formidable opponent in the upcoming final. Ishan Kishan and his team will be looking to overcome this final hurdle and lift the trophy.

Haryana has also been impressive. After finishing second in their Elite Group C, they secured their place in the final by defeating Rajasthan and Hyderabad in the Super League, thanks to a superior net run rate (NRR). The team, led by Ankit Kumar, will certainly be aiming for victory as they face Jharkhand in the season's decisive match.

HAR vs JHA (Haryana vs Jharkhand) Match Details

HAR vs JHA Match Pitch Report

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune was previously considered a good pitch for batsmen. However, since 2020, no team batting second has won an international match here. A similar pitch is expected for this match, so the team winning the toss should opt to bat first. Dew might be a factor in the second half of the match, but it shouldn't pose too much of a problem for the teams, as chasing a target can be difficult on this pitch, where spinners can come into play with their turn and variations.

Who will win today's SMAT Final match between Haryana vs Jharkhand?

Aaj ka HAR vs JHA match kon jeetega: Today at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Haryana holds a slight edge over Jharkhand in the SMAT 2025 final.

Haryana topped their Super League group, finishing ahead of defending champions Mumbai, with key players like Nishant Sindhu (57 runs against JHA) and Sumit Kumar (4 wickets against JHA) consistently performing well. Jharkhand dominated their league stage, winning nine consecutive matches, but recently faltered against Andhra, and have relied heavily on Virat Singh and Anukul Roy.

In limited-overs T20 encounters, Haryana has had the upper hand in recent matches, including a six-wicket victory, while Jharkhand won a thrilling match by one wicket last year. Overall, the contests have been close, with Haryana proving stronger when batting first.

Haryana's balanced attack and deep batting lineup are well-suited to the balanced pitch in Pune, giving them a 55-60% chance of winning this inaugural final between the two teams. Jharkhand's momentum could pose a challenge, but Haryana's current form tips the scales in their favor.

HAR vs JHA Match Playing 11

Haryana (HAR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Arsh Ranga, 2. Ankit Kumar(C), 3. Nishant Sindhu, 4. Yashvardhan Dalal, 5. Samant Jakhar, 6. Parth Vats, 7. Sumit Kumar(WK), 8. Vivek Naresh Kumar, 9. Anshul Kamboj, 10. Anuj Thakral, 11. Bhuwan Khatri

Jharkhand (JHA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ishan Kishan(WK)(C), 2. Virat Singh, 3. Kumar Kushagra(WK), 4. Robin Minz(WK), 5. Anukul Sudhakar Roy, 6. Pankaj Kumar, 7. Rajandeep Singh, 8. Bal Krishna, 9. Sushant Mishra, 10. Vikash Singh, 11. Amit Kumar

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