Mysore Warriors Clinch Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Title with Commanding Win Over Bengaluru Blasters

Mysore Warriors emerged victorious in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, defeating Bengaluru Blasters by 45 runs. Stellar performances from Karthik SU, Karun Nair, and Manoj Bhandage powered Mysore to 207/4. Bengaluru Blasters faltered in their chase, ending at 162/8 despite a valiant fifty from Chethan LR.

Mysore Warriors triumphed over Bengaluru Blasters by 45 runs on Sunday, claiming the crown in the third edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. The packed M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a commanding performance by Mysore.

Karthik SU (71) and Karun Nair (66) delivered crucial half-centuries, while Manoj Bhandage electrified the crowd with an unbeaten 13-ball 44*, propelling Mysore to a formidable total of 207/4. Despite Chethan LR's lone battle for Bengaluru, scoring 51, the team faltered under the pressure of Vidyadhar Patil's 3/19 and K Gowtham's 2/23.

Patil dismissed Mayank Agarwal (6) and Bhuvan Raju (1) early, setting the tone for Mysore. Bengaluru struggled to recover, hindered further by Gowtham's clever bowling. Kranthi Kumar's 39* was a silver lining in their otherwise disappointing chase, ending at 162/8.

From the beginning, Mysore took control with Karthik SU dominating the powerplay. Despite losing Karthik CA early, Karun Nair's steadying presence helped Mysore reach 52/1 by the end of the powerplay. Karthik SU continued his stellar form, hitting his third consecutive half-century before falling to Shubhang Hegde.

Karun Nair accelerated in the latter stages, alongside Manoj Bhandage, to add a quick 48 runs until Nair's dismissal. Bhandage provided fireworks at the end, ensuring Mysore Warriors posted a winning score that secured their championship title.

(With inputs from agencies.)