Presence of a few frontline stars like Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami and its co-existence with the IPL mega auction have given the latest edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning across venues from Saturday.

Meghalaya was bowled out for a mere 69, falling 179 runs short of Hyderabad’s massive total of 248 for six - its highest score in the tournament history.

The 17th edition of India's prestigious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins with 38 teams competing. Defending champions Punjab are in Group A. The tournament provides a platform for both seasoned internationals and emerging stars,

Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan will miss Jharkhand's opening Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match due to a neck spasm. This comes just before the IPL auction, where he hopes to attract high bids. Despite missing domestic matches last season,

The defending champions Punjab will take on Bengal in their opening game of the tournament on Saturday. Shreyas Iyer-led Mumbai will be facing the neighbours Goa in their first match and the game will be available for free live streaming.

Yuzvendra Chahal showcased his spin prowess with a stunning 4 for 9 against Manipur in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, just ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. This performance follows a period of scrutiny and serves as a timely reminder of his capabilities as a match-winner,