# SMAT 2024: Baroda Hits Record 349/5, Wins by 263 Runs in SMAT 2024 URL: https://technosports.co.in/smat-2024-baroda-hits-record-349-5-wins-by-2/ Published: 2024-12-06 Updated: 2024-12-06 Author: REMYA BABU S SMAT 2024: The[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syed_Mushtaq_Ali_Trophy) (SMAT) 2024 witnessed a record-breaking performance as **Baroda shattered the highest team total in T20 cricket**, scoring a mammoth **349/5** against Sikkim. This incredible feat not only surpassed the previous T20 record of 344 set by Zimbabwe earlier this year but also cemented Baroda’s dominance with the largest victory margin in T20 history, a colossal **263 runs**. ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SMATd.webp) *SMAT 2024* ## ***SMAT 2024: Baroda Scripts History with Record 349/5, Crushes Sikkim by 263 Runs in SMAT*** ## **A Night of Records for Baroda** Baroda’s batsmen were in devastating form, tearing apart Sikkim’s bowling attack with a series of breathtaking performances. Even without Hardik Pandya, who had been pivotal in the earlier matches, the team showcased its depth and talent. > Shami In SMAT 2024 🔥 [pic.twitter.com/13Ov81KKko](https://t.co/13Ov81KKko) > > — RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) [December 4, 2024](https://twitter.com/RVCJ_FB/status/1864152697626058942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) - **Bhanu Pania** was the star of the night, smashing an unbeaten **134 off 51 balls**, featuring an array of blistering strokes. - **Abhimanyusingh Rajput** contributed a fiery **53 off just 17 deliveries**, while **Shivalik Sharma** blasted **55 off 17 balls**, leaving the Sikkim bowlers utterly helpless. - **Shashwat Rawat** added to the carnage with a quickfire **43 off 16 balls**. Baroda raced to **180 runs in just the first 10 overs**, setting a staggering pace that propelled them to the record-breaking total of **349/5**, making it the highest-ever score in T20 cricket. ## **Sikkim’s Struggle: A Tale of Two Extremes** In reply, Sikkim could barely get going. Baroda’s bowlers ensured there was no room for a counterattack, reducing Sikkim to **86/7** in their 20 overs. ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/smat-2024s.webp) *SMAT 2024* - **Ninad Rathva** (2/14) and **Mahesh Pithiya** (2/17) led the bowling attack with precision, while **Krunal Pandya**, the team’s captain, picked up one wicket for just eight runs in his four overs. - None of the Sikkim batsmen could cross 20, with **Robin Limboo** top-scoring with 20 runs off 20 balls. The 263-run victory is now the **largest margin in T20 history**, surpassing the previous record of 257 runs by Czech Republic against Turkey in 2019. ## **Key Stats from the Record-Breaking Match** 1. **Highest T20 Team Scores:** - **Baroda: 349/5** vs Sikkim (2024, SMAT) - Zimbabwe: 344/4 vs Gambia (2024) - Nepal: 314/3 vs Mongolia (2023) 2. **Largest T20 Victory Margins:** - **Baroda: 263 runs** vs Sikkim (2024, SMAT) - Czech Republic: 257 runs vs Turkey (2019) 3. **Individual Performances:** - **Bhanu Pania:** 134* (51) - **Shivalik Sharma:** 55 (17) - **Abhimanyusingh Rajput:** 53 (17) ## **Baroda’s SMAT Journey: A Glimpse of Brilliance** Under the captaincy of **Krunal Pandya**, Baroda has been one of the standout teams in this year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Despite facing tough competition in the group stages, their batting and bowling units have stepped up at crucial moments. > Punjab’s Powerhouse: Abhishek Sharma! > > A mind-blowing century off just 28 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy! 🤯 > > A captain’s knock to remember! 👏💥[#AbhishekSharma](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhishekSharma?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#T20Blast](https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20Blast?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#SMAT2024](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SMAT2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#CricketTwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketTwitter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[#SyedMushtaqAliTrophy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SyedMushtaqAliTrophy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Cricket](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/cbNM2yoIeF](https://t.co/cbNM2yoIeF) > > — 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗭𝗲𝗻 (@SAMYCRICK) [December 5, 2024](https://twitter.com/SAMYCRICK/status/1864582270213918925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) - Baroda’s **349/5** is also the first time any team has crossed the 300-run mark in the tournament’s history. - The team is now on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs, riding high on the momentum from this record-breaking win. Baroda’s historic victory over Sikkim is not just a testament to their skill but also a warning to other teams in the tournament. With a playoff berth in sight, they will be aiming to continue this form and secure the coveted Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. > Kerala captain Sanju Samson on a song during his cameo knock of 31(15) against Goa in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. 🔥 > > He provided Kerala a quick-fire start in a 13 over match. 👊[#SanjuSamson](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SanjuSamson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#SMAT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SMAT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#SMAT2024](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SMAT2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/sPK1AqbfNK](https://t.co/sPK1AqbfNK) > > — Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) [December 1, 2024](https://twitter.com/Saabir_Saabu01/status/1863223559369138568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) This extraordinary performance also raises expectations for the future of Indian domestic cricket. If Baroda’s players can replicate such form in international competitions, India’s T20 dominance might reach new heights. ## FAQs ### What is the highest team total in T20 cricket? *Baroda holds the record with **349/5** against Sikkim in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024* ### Who was the top scorer for Baroda in this match? **Bhanu Pania**, who scored an unbeaten **134 off 51 balls** **Read more:** [IPL 2025 Retentions: Full List of Retained and Released Players, Remaining Purse, RTM Cards & Confirmed Captains](https://technosports.co.in/ipl-2025-retentions-players-purse-rtm-captains/)