Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The 2024 edition of the elite T20 tournament ended on a high note with some top players getting their mojo back whereas some new players have emerged on a big stage. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-edition has been a success in terms of all round cricket. In this article, we would look into some exemplary batting performances in the 2024-edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Here are the top-5 batters with the highest runs in the tournament:
Ajinkya Rahane (Mumbai): 469 runs
The old war horse in the cricketing circuit, Ajinkya Rahane was in a sublime form in the 2024-edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The veteran was seen in a different avatar. He accumulated runs for fun and improved his strike rate. Rahane’s form has given a major boost the IPL franchise (Kolkata Knight Riders) ahead of the IPL 2025.
In 9 matches, Rahane scored 469 runs at a strike rate of 164.56 with an average of 58.62 with 5 half-centuries. His highest score was 98. In this edition, Rahane struck 46 fours and 19 sixes.
Rajat Patidar (Madhya Pradesh): 428 runs
The dynamic right-handed batter, Rajat Patidar was in a great touch during the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Patidar’s force with the bat was a result of the trust that RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has shown on him.
In 10 matches, Patidar accumulated 428 runs at a strike rate of 186.08 with an average of 61.14 with 5 half-centuries. His highest score was 81*. In this edition, Patidar struck 32 boundaries and 27 sixes.
Sakibul Gani (Bihar): 353 runs
The talented batter of Bihar, Sakibul Gani was one of the brighter beams in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Gani scored 353 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 142.33 with an average of 58.83 with a couple of fifties and a century.
Shreyas Iyer (Mumbai): 345 runs
The Mumbai skipper, Shreyas Iyer showed his leadership skills and displayed his sensational batting in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Iyer’s form was much needed for him for the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Iyer scored 345 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 188.52 with an average of 49.28 with a half-century and a century to his name.
Karan Lal (Bengal): 338 runs
The last on this list is Bengal’s Karan Lal. The sensational hitter was seen in tremendous form in the recently concluded 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Lal accumulated 338 runs in 9 matches with a strike rate of 42.25 with a couple of half-centuries.
There were other several batters who displayed their potential in the tournament and would be eager to continue their form.
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