2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
| Dates | 2 – 20 January 2016 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | BCCI |
| Cricket format | T20 |
| Tournament format(s) | Round robin, then knockout |
| Champions | Uttar Pradesh (1st title) |
| Participants | 27 |
| Matches | 91 |
| Most runs | Hardik Pandya (377) (Baroda) |
| Most wickets | Irfan Pathan (17) (Baroda) |
| Official website | http://www.bcci.tv |
The 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the eighth edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, an annual Twenty20 tournament in India. Played from 2 to 20 January 2016, it was contested by all 27 Ranji Trophy teams. Uttar Pradesh won the championship, claiming their first title.