Punjab script history smashing highest Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy score as Abhishek Sharma, Anmolpreet go berserk

Image Source : AP/FILE Abhishek Sharma (L) and Anmolpreet Singh (R) helped Punjab create history in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Punjab were on a record-breaking spree during a historic run-scoring fest as they smashed the highest team total in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Punjab batters made Andhra bowlers toil hard as they ended up scoring 275 runs in Ranchi on the back of opener Abhishek Sharma's century and a quickfire 87 off just 26 balls by Anmolpreet Singh on Tuesday, October 17 in the 2023 edition of the domestic T20 trophy. This is the highest total in Indian T20 cricket (SMAT or IPL) and fourth highest overall in T20 cricket history.

Punjab broke Mumbai's record, who smashed 258 runs against Sikkim in the 2019 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Abhishek Sharma led the assault hitting nine 4s and as many 6s scoring 112 off just 51 balls. Prabhsimran Singh and Naman Dhir did their bit with quick cameos before Anmolpreet blew Andhra away in his storm.

Anmolpreet scored 87 off just 26 balls at a strike rate of 334.62, which is the third fastest knock in the competition for a batter who has played a minimum of 10 balls. Saurav Chauhan of Gujarat achieved the record by smashing 18-ball 61 against Arunachal on the opening day of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.

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)