Bengaluru Blasters Storm Into Maharaja Trophy Final with Dominant Win

The Bengaluru Blasters secured a spot in the finals of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 with an emphatic nine-wicket victory over the Gulbarga Mystics. Key performances from Chethan LR, Mayank Agarwal, and a strong bowling unit set up the win.

The Bengaluru Blasters have advanced to the finals of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, defeating the Gulbarga Mystics by nine wickets at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. An impressive 124-run partnership between Chethan LR (89*) and Mayank Agarwal (52) led the charge, completing the chase of 156 runs in just 17.1 overs.

Starting off with a commanding powerplay score of 78/0, the Blasters capitalized on fielding errors by the Mystics, especially the dropped catches of Chethan LR in the first over. Chethan and Mayank hit a flurry of boundaries and sixes to set a solid foundation, with their 100-run partnership coming off 57 balls.

The bowling unit of the Blasters, including standout performances from Kranthi Kumar, Shubhang Hegde, and Mohsin Khan, effectively contained the Mystics at 155 in 19.5 overs. The Blasters' comprehensive effort with both bat and ball ensured their place in the final with 17 balls to spare.

(With inputs from agencies.)