In a high-octane Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match, Punjab set the record books on fire as they posted an astonishing total of 275 for six against Andhra Pradesh, securing the highest-ever team total in the history of the SMAT. The match took place in Ranchi, and it witnessed a barrage of boundaries and sixes that left cricket enthusiasts astounded.
The driving force behind Punjab’s monumental total were Abhishek Sharma and Anmolpreet Singh. Abhishek Sharma’s scintillating innings of 112 off just 55 balls and Anmolpreet Singh’s explosive 87 off 26 balls proved to be the backbone of Punjab’s innings. They provided a blistering start, putting up 93 runs for the opening wicket.
As Sharma took charge as the aggressor, Prabhsimran played a supporting role in the partnership. Even though Andhra Pradesh managed to take wickets in the middle, the duo of Anmolpreet Singh and Abhishek Sharma displayed outstanding teamwork, adding 103 runs for the fourth wicket. Their explosive hitting pushed Punjab to a total that seemed insurmountable.
Records Galore:
This extraordinary total of 275/6 not only set a new record for the highest team total in SMAT history but also established a record for the highest total by an Indian T20 team. This feat surpassed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 263/5 in IPL 2013, highlighting the magnitude of Punjab’s achievement. The innings also featured a remarkable 22 sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes hit by an Indian T20 team in a single match.
Highest team total in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
275/6 – Punjab vs Andhra (Ranchi, 2023)
258/4 – Mumbai vs Sikkim (Indore, 2019)
252/4 – Andhra vs Manipur (Mulapadu, 2019)
250/3 – Karnataka vs Services (Vizianagaram, 2019)
244/4 – Madhya Pradesh vs Meghalaya (Mumbai, 2019)
Highest team total in T20 cricket history (men’s)
314/3 – Nepal vs Mongolia (Hangzhou, 2023)
278/3 – Afghanistan vs Ireland (Dehradun, 2019)
278/4 – Czech Republic vs Turkey (Ilfov County, 2019)
275/6 – Punjab vs Andhra (Ranchi, 2023)
273/2 – Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes (Melbourne, 2022)
Andhra Pradesh’s bowlers found the going tough, with Harishankar Reddy proving to be the most expensive. Despite some economical spells from bowlers like C Stephen, Prithvi Raj, and Tripurana Vijay, they couldn’t contain Punjab’s run-scoring onslaught.
In response, Andhra Pradesh faced a daunting task and managed to score 170/7 despite a valiant unbeaten century from Ricky Bhui. Punjab’s bowlers did their part, maintaining pressure and ensuring that their record-breaking total was defended successfully.
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