2013–14 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The 2013–14 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the sixth edition of India’s premier domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The competition took place from January 20 to February 3, 2014, featuring state and regional teams competing in a round-robin format followed by knockout rounds. This tournament is named after the legendary Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali and aims to promote and showcase emerging cricketing talent in the country. The tournament concluded with Karnataka claiming the title, defeating Maharashtra in a thrilling final held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The event served as a platform for players to demonstrate their skills in the shortest format, contributing to the identification of talents for future national selection.