The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Elite Group B match between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh held on 30 November 2025 was nothing less than mesmerizing at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground in Kolkata. Both these sides headed into the contest looking to lay down a marker in one of India’s top domestic T20 tournaments, each game capable of making or breaking qualification into subsequent knockout stages.
Uttar Pradesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. That is often based on the flatter pitches available in Kolkata here which can help run-chasing later in the day. It worked for them once, but in the very next match, Madhya Pradesh scored a tricky total and bowled with discipline to defend it. By the end, Madhya Pradesh prevailed by a narrow margin of 37 runs, but not before multiple performances bathed both sides in hues of the game.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 – Elite Group B |
| Team 1 | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team |
| Team 2 | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team |
| Venue | Jadavpur University Campus Ground, Kolkata |
| Date | 30 November 2025 |
| Toss | Uttar Pradesh chose to field |
| Result | Madhya Pradesh won by 37 runs |
| MP Innings | 184/7 (20 overs) |
| UP Innings | 147 all out (18.4 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Rajat Patidar |
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team Vs Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team Match Scorecard, Elite Group B, on 30 Nov 2025
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team 1st Innings (Batting)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Ankush Singh | 31 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 163.15 |
| Harsh Gawli (WK) | 49 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Rajat Patidar-c | 43 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 215 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivang Kumar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Harpreet Singh Bhatia | 33 (retired out) | 25 | 3 | 1 | 132 |
| Aniket Verma | 19* | 8 | 0 | 2 | 237.5 |
| Rahul Batham | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripuresh Singh | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 184/7 |
The innings from Madhya Pradesh was steady, with contributions through the lineup. Captain Rajat Patidar blazed his way to a swift 43 off just 20 deliveries, with an impressive strike rate above 200 — this performance greatly boosted the team’s total.
Meanwhile, Harsh Gawli’s sedate 49 gave credibility to the innings as it ensured that the team was scoring at a decent rate through the middle overs. A quickfire 31 off 19 balls by Ankush Singh and a late flourish from Aniket Verma ensured that the total breached the 180-mark, which on this day also proved defendable.
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team 1st Innings (Bowling)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Sunil Kumar | 3 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Prashant Veer | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Shivam Mavi | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 4 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Karan Sharma | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
The Uttar Pradesh bowlers had an even outing. Though they made a few breakthroughs with the wickets, none were able to regularly stop the flow of runs at any point in the innings. Vipraj Nigam took 2 wickets while others chipped in to take a wicket each but the collective bowling effort was not enough to stop the opposition for getting over 180.
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team — 2nd Innings (Batting)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Aryan Juyal-wk | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| Karan Sharma (c) | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 161.54 |
| Abhishek Goswami | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Rinku Singh | 65 | 42 | 4 | 4 | 154.76 |
| Siddarth Yadav | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Prashant Veer | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Shivam Mavi | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 90.91 |
| Total | 147 all out | Overs | 18.4 overs |
Uttar Pradesh’s batting was a blend of aggressive intent and early loss. Rinku Singh was the lone bright spark in a rudimentary performance, constructing 65 from 42 balls and serving as the only anchor for any resistance that might have been offered. He hit boundaries and sixes with intent through stages of the chase.
To Rinku’s cause, young batters such as Karan Sharma and Abhishek Goswami added quick runs, albeit in discrete pockets rather than at a consistent partnership – integral to the team’s failure to construct an elongated chase.
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Bowling)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Rahul Batham | 3.4 | 33 | 3 | 8.46 |
| Shivam Shukla | 4 | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 4 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
Madhya Pradesh’s bowling attack was disciplined and incisive. Both Rahul Batham and Shivam Shukla picked up three wickets each that put an early dent on the middle order of Uttar Pradesh and ruled out any strong recovery. Kumar Kartikeya’s two wickets gave the bowling effort a bit more spine, too, with regular breakthroughs leaving the chase in tatters.
Match Result and Best Performances
Madhya Pradesh posted 184/7 in their allotted overs, before dismissing Uttar Pradesh for 152 within 18.4 overs to win the match by 37 runs. The convincing margin underscores a creditable performance in every department by Madhya Pradesh.
Key Performances
Top scorer: Rinku Singh (UP), 65 runs of 42 balls — highest individual score in the match.
Top batting support: Rajat Patidar (MP) who made a 43 off quick 20 balls.
Best bowling : Rahul Batham and Shivam Shukla (MP) 3 each.
Both of these performances played a huge role in the final outcome and point to the significance of some players during those critical periods of the match.
Man of the Match
Rajat Patidar was declared Man of the Match for its stunning batting display. His sprightly 43 off just 20 balls provided momentum in key parts of the innings and encouraged Madhya Pradesh to push beyond 180 — a defendable total with his contribution.
Patidar’s innings was characterized by positive intent and good execution, especially in the middle overs when his run rate and aggression helped MP get ahead of the bowling attack.
Conclusion
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 match between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh was a perfect illuminative example of quality in its recognisable Fashion. Madhya Pradesh’s cautious display with both bat and ball gave them a 37-run win and reflecting their deliberate gameplan under pressure, they continued in the same way throughout the match.
Uttar Pradesh did show spirit (Rinku Singh’s fighting innings gave small dose of it), but regular fall of wickets at intervals and losing heart as the required run-rate climbed never encroached to being a proper chase. Madhya Pradesh’s bowlers made the most of these chances and were disciplined and consistent.
As The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy comes to an end, this match is a reminder of the importance of partnerships and smart changes in bowling at the right times, as well as managing momentum — something Madhya Pradesh turned into a solid match winning plan.
FAQs
A: Madhya Pradesh 20 overs 184/7.
A: Rinku Singh (UP) was the top scorer with 65 runs.
A: The Man of the Match was Rajat Patidar (MP)





