Hubli Tigers Snap Bengaluru Blasters' Winning Streak in Thrilling Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Clash

The Hubli Tigers defeated Bengaluru Blasters with a five-wicket victory, halting the Blasters' winning streak in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Key performances from Thippa Reddy, KL Shrijith, and Vidhwath Kaverappa led Hubli Tigers to their third consecutive win.

The Hubli Tigers ended the Bengaluru Blasters' winning streak with a five-wicket victory in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. Thippa Reddy (47) and KL Shrijith (41) secured Hubli's third straight win with a match-defining partnership.

Vidhwath Kaverappa (3/23) and Manvanth Kumar (3/38) shone with the ball in the first innings, while Bengaluru's Shubhang Hegde (52*) played a resilient knock. Chasing 143, Hubli had a careful start, losing Mohd Taha (10) early but regained control through Reddy and Shrijith's steady partnership. They ended the powerplay at 39/1.

Reddy accelerated the run-rate with quick boundaries, achieving a 50-run stand in 40 balls. Despite losing quick wickets, Hubli crossed the finish line with contributions from Aneeshwar Gautam (14*) and Manvanth Kumar (10*). Earlier, Kaverappa was decisive in the powerplay, dismantling Bengaluru's top order, before they posted 142/10.

(With inputs from agencies.)