As the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) builds excitement with the T20 clash between Punjab and Services, several players called up to India’s senior team will miss the game. Key absences include Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and now top-order batter Abhishek Sharma. On December 6, Punjab faces Services in Elite Group C, starting at 4:30 PM IST.
Punjab Cricket Team vs Services Cricket Team Match Details
- Teams: Punjab vs Services
- Tournament: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 (Elite Group C)
- Date: Today
- Time: 4:30 PM IST start
- Duration: About 3-4 hours (evening match)
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Where to Watch Punjab vs Services Live in SMAT Today?
The Punjab vs Services live streaming will be available on the official BCCI digital platform, BCCI.tv along with score updates, and match commentary for SMAT games. You can simply visit the BCCI.tv website to follow the game live.
In addition, the JioHotstar app also streams selected SMAT matches. It is a popular choice for streaming cricket games on mobile phones or smart TVs and is easily available for download from the app stores without any subscription fees for domestic cricket content.
For those looking for Punjab cricket team vs Services cricket team live scores and ball-by-ball commentary, can follow ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz as they’re excellent sources. Both websites offer detailed live text commentary and in-depth match analysis which keeps fans informed about every delivery.
Is Abhishek Sharma Playing Today in Punjab vs Services?
Although there are possible circumstances where Abhishek Sharma may miss the Punjab vs Services SMAT game, he has been added to the Indian T20I squad for the series against South Africa.
The Indian opener and captain of Punjab cricket team has delivered a record-breaking 148 off 52 balls against Bengal at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground. This explosive knock featured a 12-ball fifty including all boundaries than after a 32-ball hundred, shattering multiple T20 records including Punjab’s highest team total of 310/5.
Without Abhishek, Punjab aims to continue their winning streak in this edition and secure crucial points to advance toward the knockout stages. However, Punjab has historically had the upper hand against Services in SMAT matches, having won all their previous five encounters, which adds more excitement and pressure to the current game. Services will try to break Punjab’s dominance and improve their standing in the group.
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