Mumbai defeated Himachal Pradesh to win the 2022 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. It was the first time that Mumbai won the trophy. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Mumbai wins Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022.
Mumbai wins Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were the dominant teams when it comes to SMAT. However, both teams were not able to do well in this edition. Mumbai was lagging behind in the T20 format but the team managed to do well in 2022. Chasing a score of 144, they were in trouble at one point. However, Sarfaraz Khan held his nerve to take the team home. This win will give a lot of confidence to the team. Himachal Pradesh won the Vijay Hazare Trophy last time around and reached the finals of SMAT this year. This is good progress for the team, too.
With the closure of India’s domestic T20 competition, the focus will move to the franchise-based IPL. SMAT will serve as a platform for players to showcase their skills to the franchises. IPL 2023 Auctions are set to happen in December. A few players such as Samarth Vyas, V Kaverappa and others will look to bag a contract. On the other hand, Yash Dhull did well by finishing as the highest run-getter and will now push for a spot in the Delhi Capitals playing XI.
Twitter reacts to Mumbai’s win
Mumbai is an extremely successful team in domestic cricket. While they have won the most number of Ranji Trophies, the team has also seen success in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, the team was yet to win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. On Saturday, the team won that trophy, too. On that note, here is how Twitter reacted to the win by Ajinkya Rahane and his team:
The winning celebration by Mumbai – everyone absolutely pumped up, their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. pic.twitter.com/tblBCCEKfK
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 5, 2022
Mumbai are the champions of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mumbai ho ya Mumbai Indians both are born to win.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 5, 2022
41 Ranji Trophy, 4 Vijay Hazare Trophy, 1 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
One team, Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/VRUKFJ0r9z
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 5, 2022
Y was absolutely on the edge of the seat. Great display of domestic 🏏 between Mumbai & Himachal Pradesh as #SarfarazKhan holds his nerve & wins the #SyedMushtaqAliT20 title for #Mumbai!🏆#HPvMUM #Final #Sarfaraz@SauravBanerjee_ @shishhattangadi @shagufta147 @atulmyysports https://t.co/U6URJQEggw
— MyySports (@MyySports) November 5, 2022
In the end a very tight finish to what should have been walk in the park https://t.co/EpWyCiiZpx
— Micky (@MickyMick17) November 5, 2022
Well played Himachal
— Kya karna h nam jan ke (@karna_jan) November 5, 2022
Mumbai is the new champion of Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy.
What an encounter it was!
See-saw battle. Well fought by Rishi Dhawan led Himachal Pradesh.
Congratulations to @MumbaiCricAssoc #SyedMushtaqAliT20— Abhijeet Andansare (@ImAbhijeet01) November 5, 2022
Sarfaraz Khan dug Mumbai into a hole & dug them out of it.
Congratulations Mumbai on winning your maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Title 🥳 & well fought Himachal Pradesh, you can be very proud of your campaign.👏#HPvMUM #SyedMushtaqAliT20
— Vipul Ghatol 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) November 5, 2022
