2012–13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
| Dates | 17 March 2013 – 31 March 2013 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | BCCI |
| Cricket format | T20 |
| Tournament format(s) | Round robin, then knockout |
| Champions | Gujarat (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Punjab |
| Participants | 27 |
| Matches | 81 |
| Most runs | Unmukt Chand (321) (Delhi) |
| Most wickets | Mehul Patel (20) (Gujarat) |
The 2012–13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the fifth edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, an annual Twenty20 tournament in India. Played from 17 to 31 March 2013, it was contested by all 27 Ranji Trophy teams. Gujarat won the tournament, earning their first title.