Haryana will face Jharkhand in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 on Thursday, December 18, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Haryana finished in second place in Group C and won five out of seven games. They topped Super League Group B after winning two out of their three matches. Jharkhand had a strong run in Group D and won all seven games. They won two out of three games in the Super League Group A and finished in first place. It is the first time both teams have qualified for the final of the tournament.
Haryana faced Hyderabad in their last game and made 246 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Skipper Ankit Kumar provided a solid start with his knock of 57 runs off 27 deliveries. Samant Jakhar and Parth Vats had a partnership of 80 runs off 32 deliveries for the sixth wicket. Haryana finished with 246 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. It was the second-highest total this season. Hyderabad were bundled out for 122 runs and lost the match by 124 runs. Samant won the Player of the Match award for his knock of 60 runs off 22 deliveries.
Jharkhand suffered their first loss in the tournament against Andhra in their previous outing. Andhra batted first and made 203 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Rajandeep Singh and Anukul Roy were the pick of the bowlers and took two wickets each. Ishan Kishan and Virat Singh added 88 runs for the first wicket. But Jharkhand lost their next seven wickets for 100 runs. Virat played a knock of 77 runs off 40 deliveries, but it was not enough. Jharkhand finished with 194 runs for the loss of eight wickets to their name and lost the match by nine runs.
Here are the match odds, prediction, and pitch report of the match for you in this blog.
Winning and Toss Odds for Haryana vs Jharkhand SMAT Final
Jharkhand has been in great form throughout the tournament and are favorite to win this final.
| Platform | Haryana Win Odds | Jharkhand Win Odds | Toss Odds (Haryana) | Toss Odds (Jharkhand) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.85 | 1.42 | 1.9 | 1.88 | Balanced odds and specials |
| Stake | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.88 | 1.9 | High liquidity for live bets |
| 4RABET | 2.8 | 1.45 | 1.87 | 1.91 | Enhanced toss payouts |
| BetVibe | 2.95 | 1.38 | 1.89 | 1.89 | Value on Jharkhand win |
Haryana vs Jharkhand SMAT Final: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | HAR vs JHK, Final |
| Series | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 |
| Date | Thursday, December 18 |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
Haryana vs Jharkhand SMAT Final Squad
Ishan Kishan is the captain of Jharkhand, while Ankit Kumar will lead Haryana in this game. Both the players have been in great form in the tournament.
1. Haryana Squad
A A Tanwar, A K Chahal, A R Rana, Ajay Singh, Aman Kumar, Ankit Kumar (c), Anshul Kamboj, Anuj Thakral, Arjun Yadav, Arsh Ranga, Ashish Siwach (wk), Ashok Menaria, Bhuwan Rohilla, Chirag Dhaka, Dheeru Singh, Dinesh Bana (wk), H J Rana, Ishan Khurana, Ishant Bhardwaj, Jashandeep Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Kapil Hooda (wk), Kunal Singh, Lakshya Suman Dalal, Mayank Shandilya, Mohit Sharma, Nikhil Kashyap, Nishant Sindhu, Param Chandila, Parth Vats, Piyush Dahiya, R P Sharma (wk), Rahul Rathee, Rishant Kohli, Rohit Kumar, S P Kumar, Samant Jakhar, Sarvesh Rohilla (wk), Sombir Deswal, Tanmay Baloda, Teenu Goyal, Vishnu Godara, Vivek Kumar, Waseem Akram, Yashvardhan Dalal (wk), Yuvraj Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
2. Jharkhand Squad
Abhinav Sharan (wk), Abhishek, Aditya Singh, Amit Kumar, Amit Yadav, Anukul Roy, Aryaman Sen, Aryan Hooda, Bal Krishna, Bisesh Dutta, Harsh Raj, Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Ishan Om, Jatin, Kounain Quraishi, Kumar Deobrat, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Kumar Suraj, Manishi, MD Nazim (wk), OM Singh, Pankaj Kumar (wk), Rajan Deep (wk), Raunak, Rishav, Robin Minz (wk), Sahil Raj, Satya Setu, Saurabh, Shamshad, Sharandeep Singh, Shikhar Mohan, Shubh Sharma, Shubham Kumar Singh, Supriyo Chakraborty, Sushant Mishra, Tanish, Utkarsh Singh, V Vishal, Vikas Kumar, Vikash Singh, Virat Singh, Vivek Anand Tiwari, Yash Bhagat (wk)
Pitch Report of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The pitch at MCA Stadium offers a balanced surface, with batting contributing 53.9% and bowling 46.1% to overall performance. |
| Batting Assistance | Batting has a slight edge, especially in the second innings. Chasing sides benefit more, reflected in the 80% win rate while chasing. Batters who can rotate strike and handle spin tend to do well rather than pure hitters. |
| Bowling Assistance | Spinners are the primary wicket-taking option. Pacers are more defensive than attacking. Spin-heavy attacks gain a clear advantage |
| T20 First Innings Score | The average first innings score is 164, indicating a competitive wicket rather than a high-scoring belter. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Dew can play a role in night matches, making it easier to chase. The toss-winning captain will prefer to bowl first. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature will be 25.6°C, with good conditions. |
| Weather | There will be hazy sunshine at the start of the match, and it will remain clear in the second innings. |
| Precipitation | There will be no rain, which won’t affect the game. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 35%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 17 km/h. |
Haryana vs Jharkhand Head-to-Head in SMAT
Haryana and Jharkhand have played a total of three matches against each other so far in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
| Total Matches Played | 03 |
| Jharkhand Won | 02 |
| Haryana Won | 01 |
Jharkhand has won the last two matches against Haryana in the SMAT. Haryana last won a game against Jharkhand in SMAT in 2014.
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Key Players to Watch
| Players | SMAT 2025 Stats |
|---|---|
| Samant Jakhar (Haryana) | 160 runs and 13 wickets in 10 matches. |
| Ankit Kumar (Haryana) | 448 runs in 10 matches at an average of 49.77 and a strike rate of 172.97, including 5 half-centuries. |
| Amit Rana (Haryana) | 8 wickets in eight games at an average of 22.37, an economy of 7.45, and a strike rate of 18. |
| Ishan Kishan (Jharkhand) | 416 runs in nine games at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 195.30. |
| Virat Singh (Jharkhand) | 380 runs in 10 matches at an average of 47.50 and a strike rate of 170.40, including four half-centuries. |
| Sushant Mishra (Jharkhand) | Leading wicket-taker for Jharkhand and has taken 19 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 18.47, an economy of 9.15, and a strike rate of 12.10. |
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