Nagaland to host Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Plate Tournament from November 14–24
The Nagaland Cricket Association will stage the Plate Group at two venues in November 2026.
Nagaland will host the Muthoot Fincorp Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026–27 Plate Group from November 14 to 24 at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium and Sovima Cricket Ground. Six teams will play 15 league matches before the Plate final on November 24.
Key takeaways
- Nagaland hosts the Plate Group from November 14 to 24, 2026
- Six teams will compete in 15 league matches
- The Plate final takes place on November 24 at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium
- Nagaland opens against Meghalaya at 8:30 a.m. IST on November 14
Nagaland will host the Muthoot Fincorp Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026–27 Plate Group from November 14 to 24, 2026, at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium and Sovima Cricket Ground, according to Nagaland Tribune. Six teams—Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Services—will play 15 league matches, followed by the Plate final on November 24.
Opening day fixtures
The opening day, November 14, will feature hosts Nagaland taking on Meghalaya at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium at 8:30 a.m., followed by Services against Sikkim at 1 p.m. Arunachal Pradesh will face Manipur at the Sovima Cricket Ground at 8:30 a.m.
Schedule and venues
League matches will be played on November 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22. On each league match day, the Nagaland Cricket Stadium will host matches at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., while the Sovima Cricket Ground will host a match at 8:30 a.m. The Plate final will be held on November 24 at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, beginning at 8:30 a.m. All match timings are in Indian Standard Time.
Nagaland Cricket Association experience
Hosting this tournament marks another significant milestone for the Nagaland Cricket Association, building on its experience of conducting major Board of Control for Cricket in India competitions, Nagaland Tribune reported. These include the Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy 2025–26 and the recently concluded Senior Women’s T20 competition.
About the competition
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is an annual Twenty20 tournament in India, part of the domestic season organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The Ranji Trophy is India’s annual domestic first-class cricket championship, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, with teams representing the various member associations of the BCCI taking part.
In the 2025–26 season, the competition was contested by 38 teams, including at least one team from each of the 28 states and four of the eight union territories.
Invitation
The Nagaland Cricket Association has invited cricket enthusiasts and supporters to attend the matches, encourage the participating teams and be part of this celebration of domestic T20 cricket.
Opening day fixtures on November 14
Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
Nagaland v Meghalaya | Nagaland Cricket Stadium | 8:30 a.m. IST |
Services v Sikkim | Nagaland Cricket Stadium | 1 p.m. IST |
Arunachal Pradesh v Manipur | Sovima Cricket Ground | 8:30 a.m. IST |
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