Jharkhand set to face Haryana in SMAT 2025 final today:Ishan Kishan led side will face Haryana’s winning juggernaut to claim T20 title

Haryana sealed their place in the final with a commanding victory over Hyderabad and will now take on a strong Jharkhand side led by Ishan Kishan. Both teams impressed with their powerful batting displays during the Super League stage, setting the stage for an exciting title clash scheduled for this Thursday. Jharkhand’s unbeaten run came to an end on Tuesday after a nine-wicket loss to Andhra in their final Super League match. However, the defeat did little to dent their campaign, as Ishan Kishan’s men progressed to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. With a superior Net Run Rate of +0.221, Jharkhand topped Group B to earn a spot in the summit clash. Haryana, meanwhile, produced a stunning performance to crush Hyderabad by 124 runs at the MCA Stadium. Hyderabad needed a win to reach the final after back-to-back victories, but their frontline bowlers struggled on a batting-friendly surface. Haryana capitalised fully on the conditions, delivering a dominant all-round display to book their place in the final. JHK vs HAR, SMAT 2025 Final, match details Date Time: 18 December, 04:30 PM Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar Live Telecast: Star Sports Network Latest News Updates: Bhaskar English (App/Website) JHK vs HAR head-to-head records in T20 (Last 25 Years) In T20 encounters over the last 10 years, Jharkhand have clearly dominated Haryana. The two teams have faced each other three times in this format, with Jharkhand winning all three matches. Haryana are yet to register a victory against Jharkhand in this period, and none of the games ended without a result. How did Jharkhand reach the SMAT 2025 final? Jharkhand’s unbeaten run came to an end on Tuesday after a nine-wicket loss to Andhra in their final Super League match. However, the defeat did not affect their progress, as Ishan Kishan’s side still qualified for their first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, topping Group B with a healthy Net Run Rate of +0.221. MCA Stadium pitch report The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is widely regarded as a batting-friendly venue. The pitch offers good bounce and pace early on, helping batters score with ease. It stays largely flat as the match progresses, allowing big totals to be posted, while spinners may find some assistance later, making high-scoring games common here. Pune weather report The weather on Thursday is expected to be warm and pleasant. The temperature will hover around 29°C with clear skies and no chance of precipitation. Humidity levels will be moderate at 41%, ensuring comfortable conditions throughout the day. Light winds are blowing at around 11 km/h in Pune.