SMAT 2025 Squads Finalized Ahead of Nov. 26 Start, Mixing New Leaders With Veteran Returns

Veteran pace returns complement fresh leadership across the state squads.

Overview

Vidarbha named Harsh Dubey captain with Yash Thakur as vice-captain, recalled Umesh Yadav, and left out former skipper Jitesh Sharma due to India A and T20I commitments.
Mumbai confirmed Shardul Thakur as captain with Suryakumar Yadav, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane in a 17, opening against Railways on November 26 in Lucknow.
Delhi appointed Nitish Rana as captain for the T20 tournament, with pacers Ishant Sharma, Harshit Rana and Navdeep Saini listed to join subject to availability.
Bengal included fit-again Mohammed Shami in a 17 under Abhimanyu Easwaran, opening versus Baroda on November 26 in Hyderabad with Akash Deep also named.
The Elite division runs from November 26 to December 18 with first-round matches in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kolkata and knockouts in Indore.