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‘CSK players toh har mahine main perform karenge’ – Fans react as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane star on opening day of SMAT 2023

Both Mumbai and Maharashtra started off positively on the opening day of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023

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October 16, 2023

On October 16, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 got underway. A total of of 38 sides will fight for the championship in the primary domestic T20 league. The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali will host the opening of this event on October 16 and the finals on November 6.

There are five groups made up of an overall of 38 teams. Groups A, B, and C each have eight teams, while Groups D and E each have seven teams. The remaining six teams in the group will be faced by each team once. On October 27, the league stages end, and on October 31, the knockout stages start.

Mohali and Chandigarh will host the knockout rounds of SMAT 2023. Four Quarter-Finals will be played after the two Pre Quarter-Finals. The winner of each of the four Quarter Finals will advance to the Semifinals, and on November 6 the Semifinal winners will compete against each other in the finals.

Day One of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 featured a total of 18 games. Fans can anticipate thrilling matches over the next several weeks as the top players on the Indian domestic game compete in the competition.

Ruturaj Gaikwa/d and Ajinkya Rahane star for Maharashtra and Mumbai respectively

Haryana achieved 147 runs in 18 overs after choosing to bat first and losing 5 wickets. Rahane scored an undefeated innings of 76 runs off 43 balls when the team was trying to reach the objective. Additionally, he managed to record six fours and three sixes. He only hit fours and sixes during this amazing knock, which saw him score 42 runs from 9 balls.

Asian Games gold medal winning skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was at his aggressive best once again. He smashed 82 off only 40 deliveries to provide his side a commanding start shortly after Maharashtra bowlers reduced Bengal to 158 for six. His performance made sure Maharashtra didn’t lose its stride throughout the chase.

Fans react as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane star on opening day of SMAT 2023:

Ruturaj – 82(40) vs Bengal.
Rahane – 76*(43) vs Haryana.
Senapati – 119*(54) vs Assam.

Great start for CSK players in SMAT Day 1. pic.twitter.com/oIyLRDqDft

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 16, 2023