Delhi Dominates Jammu and Kashmir in SMAT 2026; Wins for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka
In the SMAT 2026, Delhi crushed Jammu and Kashmir by 103 runs, while Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka also secured victories.
New Delhi, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : The SMAT 2026 saw some thrilling matches on November 14, with Delhi delivering a commanding performance against Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 103 runs. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka also claimed victories in their respective encounters.
In the match between Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Chhattisgarh triumphed by five wickets. Uttarakhand struggled early, losing five wickets for just 89 runs. However, Avneesh Sudha (unbeaten 48) and Jagdish Suchit (46) combined to put together a 97-run partnership off 53 balls, propelling their team to a respectable total.
Chhattisgarh chased down the target in 18.3 overs, with captain Vikrant Tiwari scoring 50 runs off just 17 balls, including 10 boundaries. Ajay Mandal also contributed significantly with a quickfire 66 runs from 37 balls.
In the match between Madhya Pradesh and Kerala held in New Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious by five wickets. Kerala managed only 138 runs after losing six wickets, with Salman Nizar top-scoring at 69 runs and Akhil Skaria adding 32. Madhya Pradesh secured the win in 18.4 overs, anchored by Akshat Raghuwanshi’s 45 runs and an unbeaten 36 from captain Rajat Patidar.
Delhi’s match against Jammu and Kashmir took place at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Delhi batted first, scoring 243 runs for the loss of six wickets. Priyansh Arya made a quick 58 off 29 balls, while Himmat Singh remained not out on 63. Tejaswi Dahiya also chipped in with 46 runs. In response, Jammu and Kashmir faltered, collapsing to 140 all out in just 19.2 overs. Yawar Hasan was the lone standout with 70 runs, while Kamran Iqbal added 23. Mayank Yadav was the star bowler for Delhi, taking five wickets for just 14 runs.
In another match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Karnataka faced Bengal in Elite Group A. Karnataka posted 184 runs, thanks to a half-century from Karun Nair (53). Bengal struggled in their chase, finishing with 165 for 9. Sudip (65) and Shahbaz Ahmed (56) formed a partnership but could not secure the win.
