The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 points table tracks the complete group stage standings, wins, losses, points, and Net Run Rate (NRR) for all 38 teams competing in India’s premier domestic T20 tournament. Organised across five Elite Groups (Groups A, B, C, D, and E), the standings determine which teams advance to the Pre-Quarter Finals and Quarter Finals.
Each team plays seven league matches during the single round-robin stage. The group winners qualify directly for the Quarter Finals, while the top second-placed teams enter the Pre-Quarter Finals playoff round.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 (SMAT 2026) |
| Host Country | India |
| Governing Body | BCCI |
| Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| Total Teams | 38 Domestic State Associations |
| Groups | 5 Elite Groups (A, B, C, D, E) |
| League Matches per Team | 7 Matches |
| Points for a Win | 4 Points |
| Points for Tie / No Result | 2 Points |
| Points for a Loss | 0 Points |
| Direct Quarter Final Berths | 5 Teams (Group Toppers) |
| Pre-Quarter Final Berths | 6 Teams (5 Runners-Up + Best 3rd placed side for 3 spots) |
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 Group Standings
Group A Standings
8 Teams| Pos | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Q | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | +1.850 |
| 2 | Baroda PQ | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +1.120 |
| 3 | Hyderabad | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.410 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -0.080 |
| 5 | Assam | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.340 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.650 |
| 7 | Bihar | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -1.120 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.450 |
Group B Standings
8 Teams| Pos | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka Q | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | +1.620 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu PQ | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +1.350 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.520 |
| 4 | Kerala | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.120 |
| 5 | Odisha | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.450 |
| 6 | Railways | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.780 |
| 7 | Tripura | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -1.050 |
| 8 | Services | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.390 |
Group C Standings
8 Teams| Pos | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Q | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | +1.980 |
| 2 | Delhi PQ | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.910 |
| 3 | Haryana | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.350 |
| 4 | Saurashtra | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.180 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.220 |
| 6 | Andhra | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.640 |
| 7 | Himachal Pradesh | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.980 |
| 8 | Goa | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.610 |
Group D Standings
8 Teams| Pos | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengal Q | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +1.140 |
| 2 | Rajasthan PQ | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.880 |
| 3 | Jharkhand | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.220 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.040 |
| 5 | Vidarbha | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.150 |
| 6 | Uttarakhand | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.420 |
| 7 | Pondicherry | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.810 |
| 8 | Jammu and Kashmir | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.900 |
Group E Standings
6 Teams| Pos | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arunachal Pradesh Q | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +1.080 |
| 2 | Nagaland PQ | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | +0.650 |
| 3 | Meghalaya | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.210 |
| 4 | Manipur | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.310 |
| 5 | Mizoram | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.480 |
| 6 | Sikkim | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -1.150 |
Points Table Abbreviations & Meanings
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Position | Current ranking of the team within their group |
| Team | Team Name | State cricket association participating in SMAT |
| P | Played | Total number of matches completed by the team |
| W | Won | Number of victories recorded |
| L | Lost | Number of matches lost |
| T | Tied | Matches where scores finished exactly level |
| NR | No Result | Abandoned matches due to rain or adverse conditions |
| Pts | Points | Total points accumulated (4 per win, 2 per NR) |
| NRR | Net Run Rate | Run rate margin used as the primary tie-breaker |
How Does the Points System Work?
The BCCI enforces standard ICC-compliant T20 tournament points regulations across all Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixtures:
- Win: 4 points
- Tie / No Result: 2 points each team
- Loss: 0 points
What is Net Run Rate (NRR) and How is it Calculated?
Net Run Rate (NRR) is the definitive tie-breaker applied when two or more teams finish with identical points totals at the end of the group phase. NRR represents the difference between the average runs scored per over by a team and the average runs conceded per over across the tournament:
NRR Formula: NRR = (Total Runs Scored ÷ Total Overs Faced) − (Total Runs Conceded ÷ Total Overs Bowled)
If a team is bowled out before completing their full 20 overs, they are deemed to have batted their complete quota of 20 overs for NRR calculation purposes.
Knockout Stage Qualification Criteria
The top-ranked team from each of the 5 Elite Groups (Groups A, B, C, D, and E) earns direct entry into the Quarter Finals. The five second-placed teams and the top third-placed team are evaluated on points and NRR to determine the matchups for the Pre-Quarter Finals. The winners of those matches complete the final eight lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does the points system work in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Teams receive 4 points for every win, 2 points for a tie or no result (rain washout), and 0 points for a defeat.
What is Net Run Rate (NRR) and how is it calculated?
NRR is calculated by taking the average runs scored per over by a team throughout the tournament and subtracting the average runs conceded per over by that team.
How do teams qualify for the knockout stage?
The top team from each of the five Elite groups qualifies directly for the Quarter Finals. The second-placed teams and the top third-placed teams compete in the Pre-Quarter Finals.