Fans celebrate as Ishan Kishan leads Jharkhand to maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy glory with dominant win over Haryana in 2025 final
On December 18, 2025, Ishan Kishan delivered a career-defining performance, smashing a sensational 45-ball century to take Jharkhand to their first ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title. Captaining his team at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, the left-hander launched a relentless assault on the Haryana bowlers, turning a shaky start into a historic victory.
After losing the first match Virat Singh In the first round, Kishan combined power and tactical precision to anchor a record-breaking round. His performance, which culminated in a massive team total of 262/3, not only secured silverware for Jharkhand but also served as a powerful statement of intent to the national selectors as India prepare for their next international cycle.
Kishan-Kumar Kushagra carnage for Haryana in SMAT 2025 final: a record position
The centerpiece of Jharkhand’s historic victory was a stunning 177-run partnership for the second wicket between Ishan Kishan and the young keeper-batsman. Kumar Kushagra. This stand set a new record as the highest ever partnership in the history of a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, completely deflating Haryana’s bowling attack after their early breakthrough.
While Kishan was the main aggressor, reaching his fifty in just 24 balls, Kushagra provided tremendous support by clubbing 81 off 38 deliveries, including 8 fours and 5 sixes. Their chemistry was perfect; they alternated strikes with clinical efficiency before launching into a barrage of 20 sixes collectively that left the fielders in the deep as mere spectators. By the time the partnership was finally broken in the 15th over, Jharkhand had passed the 180-run mark, laying the foundation for the highest ever total in a T20 tournament final in the world.
Masterclass by Ishan Kishan at SMAT 2025 final against Haryana
Kishan’s innings was a masterclass in aggressive boundary hitting, as he finished with 101 runs off just 49 balls, hitting at a phenomenal score of 206.12. His knock was highlighted by 10 towering sixes, the most ever by a single batter in a SMAT final, and 6 boundaries, including a one-handed six over extra cover to reach his milestone.
It was Kishan’s second century of the 2025 campaign, after his 113* against Tripura, making him the tournament’s top scorer with a total of 517 runs at an average of 57.44. Jharkhand’s final score of 262/3 became the fifth highest total in SMAT history and was further boosted by the latest successes of Anukul Roy (40 out of 20*) and Robin Minz (31 out of 14*). Haryana bowlers faced a tough afternoon, with Anshul Kamboj And Sumit Kumar both conceding over 40 runs in their respective spells as the Jharkhand batters targeted every inch of the Pune pitch.
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Jharkhand’s first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title
The victory marks Jharkhand’s second senior national crown and first in the T20 format, adding a historic chapter to the state’s cricketing legacy. Despite a spirited counterattack from Haryana Yashvardhan Brokerswho hit a whirlwind 22-ball 53, the target proved insurmountable as they were bundled out for 193 in 18.3 overs.
The Jharkhand bowlers, led by Sushant Mishra (3/27) and Anukul (2/42), maintained discipline under pressure to secure a comprehensive 69-run victory. For Kishan, the trophy serves as the perfect conclusion to a season of redemption after his prolonged absence from the national setup. Finishing the tournament with the most sixes (32) and the highest total, he returned to the limelight as India gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Here’s how fans reacted:
After 19 years, SMAT has a new champion.
Unbeaten. Unstoppable – Posting the highest score in the history of the format in the final – Ishan Kishan-led Jharkhand and co deserved it! 👏
Special mention for Haryana who also had a fantastic season 🙌 pic.twitter.com/VSTGmwkeMg
-Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 18, 2025
I am so happy for the players and support staff of Jharkhand. It must mean everything to them to win the #SMAT. Which clearly suggests that talented cricketers are not just found in the north or the south. Look around different states and you’ll find plenty. Congratulations also to my friend Saurabh Tiwary &…
– Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) December 18, 2025
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Direction ✅Congratulations Ishan Kishan. He led the Jharkhand side to win their first ever SMAT. 👏
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) December 18, 2025
Cricket gyaan: It’s so good to see Jharkhand win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The most dramatic change in Indian cricket over the past 20 years has been the shift away from the dominance of big cities. The revolution started with MSD (who unfortunately hardly played for his home country) and is now…
– Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) December 18, 2025
What. He. Means. 🧡🏆
[Ishan Kishan | Play With Fire | SMAT] pic.twitter.com/u6vP9vXAEz
– SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 18, 2025
Jharkhand is the champion of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/GbJvBAvNSu
– RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) December 18, 2025
Jharkhand, under Ishan Kishan, has been incredible this year. Awesome match on the biggest day. Deserving SMAT champions pic.twitter.com/apqQBdHwhb
– Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 18, 2025
Congratulations on our young daughter #SMAT Champion with Jharkand! 🏆 👏 pic.twitter.com/1XW8hajQas
– Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) December 18, 2025
Ishan Kishan lit up this SMAT with a century in the final.
He finished the season with 517 runs at 57.44 and an SR of 197.32. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/LmxNCuXsgV
–Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) December 18, 2025
Led by Ishan Kishan, Jharkhand were crowned champions of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 🔥🏆#IshanKishan #SyedMushtaqAliTrophy #SMAT2025 pic.twitter.com/h0RptWzU9y
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 19, 2025
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