2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group A Explained

The 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the fourteenth season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a Twenty20 cricket tournament played in India. It was contested by 38 teams, divided into six groups, with six teams in Group A.^{[1] [2]} The tournament was announced by BCCI on 3 July 2021.^[3]

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu both won four matches, with Maharashtra topping the group on net run rate. Therefore, Tamil Nadu advanced to the quarter-finals by winning their last league match against Maharashtra and the latter progressed to the preliminary quarter-finals.^{[4] [5]}

Fixtures

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Round 1

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Round 2

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Round 3

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Round 4

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Round 5

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Ranji Trophy returns as BCCI announces full 2021-22 domestic season. ESPNcricinfo. 3 July 2021.
2. Web site: BCCI postpones Ranji Trophy start date to January 5 in revised domestic calendar . ESPNcricinfo . 20 August 2021.
3. Web site: BCCI announces India’s domestic season for 2021-22. Board of Control for Cricket in India. 3 July 2021.
4. Web site: Mushtaq Ali Trophy: TN beat Punjab by 7 wickets, qualify for knockout phase . Indian Express . 9 November 2021.
5. Web site: Gaikwad's runs, Hooda's form and Karnewar's record highlight SMA group stage . ESPNcricinfo . 15 November 2021.
6. Web site: 2021/22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Fixtures . ESPNcricinfo . 31 October 2021.