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Bihar, captained by Sooryavanshi, aims to upset Tamil Nadu and Punjab in SMAT 2026 Group B
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:46 AM
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Bihar's team, led by captain Sooryavanshi, enters Group B of SMAT 2026 with ambitions to challenge traditional powerhouses Tamil Nadu and Punjab.
The upcoming SMAT 2026 tournament has placed Bihar in Group B alongside strong sides such as Tamil Nadu and Punjab. Bihar's squad will be led by the experienced campaigner Sooryavanshi, who has been tasked with steering the team through a competitive group stage.
Analysts note that Bihar's recent performances have shown improvement, and the team hopes to translate that form into victories against the traditionally dominant Tamil Nadu and Punjab outfits. Sooryavanshi emphasized the need for disciplined play and exploiting home‑ground familiarity where possible.
The group also features several other contenders, making every match critical for qualification to the knockout rounds. Bihar's fans will be watching closely as the team seeks to make a statement in this edition of the championship.
Analysts note that Bihar's recent performances have shown improvement, and the team hopes to translate that form into victories against the traditionally dominant Tamil Nadu and Punjab outfits. Sooryavanshi emphasized the need for disciplined play and exploiting home‑ground familiarity where possible.
The group also features several other contenders, making every match critical for qualification to the knockout rounds. Bihar's fans will be watching closely as the team seeks to make a statement in this edition of the championship.