It was an exciting season Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy this year’s top teams and young talents proving their mettle in the coveted tournament. With teams like Baroda, MP, Delhi and Mumbai making it to the semi-finals, Delhi and Baroda were left behind in the end. In the finals of SMAT 2024, mumbai defeated the former Ranji Trophy champions, Madhya Pradesh to win this year’s title.
Hopes are high after several CSK players made their mark in the prestigious tournament
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been one of the most successful teams Indian Premier League (IPL). The men in yellow have won the IPL title five times Mumbai Indians. Over the years, CSK has hosted some of the most influential IPL players including the likes of Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, Faf Du Plessisand Dwayne Bravo.
With the new IPL season around the corner, several CSK players made their mark in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Fans are now hoping that these players can replicate their impressive form for the IPL franchise.
More details: WATCH: CSK newcomer Shreyas Gopal takes a stunning hat-trick against Hardik Pandya’s Baroda in SMAT 2024.
5 CSK players who impressed fans and analysts in SMAT 2024
The Chennai Super Kings captain has revealed that he is fit with the bat ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Playing for his home team Maharashtra in SMAT 2024, he showcased his exemplary skills as a batter. The highlight of his SMAT campaign was a thunderous 97-run knock against Services. The 27-year-old scored 6 boundaries and 8 6s in his opponent’s bowling. His innings helped Maharashtra reach a mammoth total of 232, eventually commanding a 43-run victory.
A key part of the T20 World Cup-winning squad, Shivam Dube is known for his powerful knocks and the 31-year-old did it for his home side Mumbai. Dube was at the height of his SMAT prowess against Services when he hit 71 off just 36 balls, including seven powerful sixes in his innings. Dube’s performance could be a happy sign of his future IPL dominance for CSK fans.
- Mukesh Choudhary (Maharashtra):
Mukesh Choudhary’s epic run in SMAT 2024 is well known. The wicketkeeper, who scored 15 goals for his home team Mumbai in the tournament, was showered with wickets. Thus, the 28-year-old became the third highest goalkeeper of the tournament level SN Thakur Mumbai. Furthermore, Choudhary was one of the most efficient bowlers in SMAT 2024 with an economy rate of 8.81 in 6 matches.
- Shreyas Gopal (Karnataka):
Chennai Super Kings bought him in the mega IPL auction recently. The 31-year-old proved why he was selected by the CSK management in SMAT 2024. The 31-year-old leg-spinner carved his moment at SMAT 2024 with a brilliant hat-trick against Baroda. Gopal, representing Karnataka, was saved first Shashwat Sharma For his inner side and then saved Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya on golden ducks. Although Karnataka lost that match, the match became more exciting towards the end due to Gopal’s spell of 4/19. Gopal was also the fifth highest scorer in SMAT 2024.
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti (Rajasthan)
The 24-year-old young pacer was a terrific find for Chennai Super Kings. Nagarkoti made consistent appearances for his home team Rajasthan in SMAT 2024. He was the top wicket taker for the Rajasthan side with 10 wickets in 7 matches with an economy rate of 6.70. This performance of a young man raised the hopes of CSK fans. Nagarkoti can be a surprise for the team in the upcoming season.
