| Series Name | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 |
| Hosting Country | India |
| Start & End Dates | 14-Nov-2026 to 06-Dec-2026 |
| Total Matches | 125 |
| Total Teams | 32 |
| Total Venues | 8 |
| Match Formats | T20: 125 |
| Official Broadcasters | JioHotstar, Star Sports |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 is starting on Saturday, 14-Nov-2026 and will end on Sunday, 06-Dec-2026. There are a total of 125 matches to be played in it, and a total of 32 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 8 stadiums of India. You can watch this series live on . The last match of this series will be played on Sunday, 06-Dec-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 is set to bring another exciting season of domestic T20 cricket to India. Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this prestigious tournament provides a platform for India’s finest domestic cricketers to showcase their batting, bowling, and all-round skills. The 2026-27 season will commence on November 14, 2026, featuring 32 teams in the Elite category. The competition will witness thrilling encounters between domestic cricket powerhouses such as Mumbai, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Punjab, and Jharkhand. With several international and IPL stars also expected to participate, the tournament serves as a crucial opportunity for players to impress selectors ahead of upcoming international and franchise-based cricket matches.
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Organizer | BCCI |
| Format | T20 |
| Start Date | November 14, 2026 |
| Final Date | December 6, 2026 |
| Total Elite Teams | 32 |
| Total Groups | 4 |
| Teams per Group | 8 |
| Defending Champion | Jharkhand |
| Country | India |
A total of 32 teams will participate in the elite competition. They have been divided into four groups, with eight teams in each group.
The Elite Competition will consist of four groups, each consisting of eight teams. Each team will play seven league matches.
| Year | Winner | Runner UP |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jharkhand | Haryana |
| 2024 | Mumbai | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2023 | Punjab | Baroda |
| 2022 | Mumbai | Himachal Pradesh |
| 2021 | Tamil Nadu | Karnataka |
| 2020 | Tamil Nadu | Baroda |
| 2019 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
| 2018-19 | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
| 2017-18 | Delhi | Rajasthan |
| 2016-17 | East Zone | Central Zone |
| 2015-16 | Uttar Pradesh | Baroda |
| 2014-15 | Gujarat | Punjab |
| 2013-14 | Baroda | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2012-13 | Gujarat | Punjab |
| 2011-12 | Baroda | Punjab |
| 2010-11 | Bengal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2009-10 | Maharashtra | Hyderabad |
| 2006-07 | Tamil Nadu | Punjab |
| Rank | Player | Teams | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpreet Singh Bhatia | Madhya Pradesh / Chhattisgarh/ Central Zone | 100 | 2,968 | 37.56 | 126.56 | 92* |
| 2 | Virat Singh | Jharkhand / Eest Zone | 94 | 2,799 | 37.32 | 133.60 | 103* |
| 3 | Manan Vohra | Punjab / Chandigarh | 78 | 2,386 | 35.08 | 124.98 | 106* |
| 4 | Mayank Agarwal | Karnataka / South Zone | 85 | 2,332 | 30.68 | 134.33 | 111 |
| 5 | Tanmay Agarwal | Hyderabad / South Zone | 82 | 2,296 | 30.21 | 133.48 | 97* |
| Rank | Player | Teams | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydev Unadkat | Saurashtra | 87 | 128 | 17.70 | 6.79 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Chama V Milind | Hyderabad / South Zone | 82 | 121 | 18.23 | 7.52 | 5/8 |
| 3 | Siddarth Kaul | Punjab | 87 | 120 | 18.25 | 7.02 | 5/12 |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | UP / Gujarat | 89 | 113 | 20.33 | 6.79 | 4/12 |
| 5 | Lukman Meriwala | Baroda | 71 | 108 | 16.67 | 7.18 | 5/8 |
Live streaming of select matches from each round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app/website and the Star Sports Network.
Answer: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Q-2: When will Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 end?Answer: The final match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 06 December 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026?Answer: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 includes 125 matches. The matches will be played in T20 format
Q-4: How many teams will play in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026?Answer: 32 teams will take part in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 matches?Answer: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 matches will be played at 8 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026?Answer: India will host Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026?Answer: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 will include T20 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I find the complete Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
