RR's New Pacer Sushant Mishra Shines in SMAT Final After Rs 90 Lakh IPL Deal

• Rajasthan Royals' new pacer Sushant Mishra delivered a match-winning performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, days after securing an IPL 2026 deal worth Rs 90 lakh.
• Mishra took 3 wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs, playing a crucial role in Jharkhand's maiden SMAT title victory.
• Jharkhand posted a formidable 262/3, powered by Ishan Kishan's century, Kumar Kushagra's 81, and Anukul Roy's 40.
• Haryana was bowled out for 193, with Sushant Mishra and Bal Krishna each claiming three wickets.
• Sushant Mishra finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, bagging 22 wickets in the tournament.

Why It Matters: Sushant Mishra, RR's new pacer, proved his Rs 90 lakh IPL worth by starring in Jharkhand's SMAT win.