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Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Yodhas, Final, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026

t20Shivamogga Yodhas won by 4 wkts
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
12 Jul 2026, 7:00 pm IST
kalyani bengaluru blasters won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: Shivamogga Yodhas
Top Performers

Shivamogga Yodhas

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Samit Dravid373741100
Shubhang Hegde313111100

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Dhanush Gowda43829.5
Naveen MG41614

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Luvnith Sisodia874594193.33
Aneesh KV381904200

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Samit Dravid3.43649.8
Praveen Dubey43218
Shivamogga Yodhas Inning Score: 185 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Bhuvan Mohan Rajuc Aneesh KV b Abhilash Shetty231022230
Rohan Patillbw b Yashovardhan Parantap11820137.5
Krishnan Shrijithrun out (Yashovardhan Parantap)04000
Samit Dravidc Tushar Singh b Naveen MG373741100
Shubhang Hegderun out (Sujay Sateri)313111100
Praveen Dubeyc (sub)Younus Ali Baig b Dhanush Gowda12720171.43
S Shivarajc (sub)Harshil Dharmani b Shreesha Achar11711157.14
Wahid Faizan Khanc Tushar Singh b Dhanush Gowda29823362.5
Rohan Naveennot out25804312.5
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Abhilash Shetty405410113.5
Yashovardhan Parantap41331018.2
Dhanush Gowda40382009.5
Naveen MG40161024
Shreesha Achar404310110.8
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Inning Score: 186 /6
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Luvnith Sisodiac Vidhwath Kaverappa b Samit Dravid874594193.33
Tushar Singhb Samit Dravid04000
Aadarsh Prajwalc Krishnan Shrijith b Samit Dravid891088.89
Naveen MGc S Shivaraj b Praveen Dubey24261192.31
Aneesh KVc Praveen Dubey b Samit Dravid381904200
Harshil Dharmanic Praveen Dubey b Nischith N Rao171002170
Yashovardhan Parantapnot out250040
Sujay Saterinot out00000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Vidhwath Kaverappa20170018.5
Samit Dravid3.40364019.8
Shubhang Hegde40320008
Nischith N Rao30291019.7
Praveen Dubey40321018
Rohan Naveen303400011.3

Match Summary

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Yodhas, Final, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026

Date: July 12, 2026
Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Match Summary

Shivamogga Yodhas clinched a thrilling victory by 4 wickets against Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters in the final of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026. Luvnith Sisodia was the standout performer with the bat, scoring an impressive 87 runs off 45 balls. Samit Dravid shone with the ball for the Blasters, taking 4 wickets. The match saw remarkable performances and tight finishes, making it a memorable final.

Detailed Narrative

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 185/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Samit Dravid, who scored a steady 37 runs off as many balls. However, it was Wahid Faizan Khan's explosive cameo of 29 runs off just 8 balls that propelled the Blasters to a strong finish. Rohan Naveen also contributed significantly with a quickfire 25 off 8 balls, hitting four sixes in his brief stay.

The Shivamogga Yodhas' bowling attack managed to keep the Blasters in check with Dhanush Gowda picking up two crucial wickets. Aneesh KV took a brilliant catch to dismiss Bhuvan Mohan Raju early on, which set the tone for the Yodhas in the field.

Chasing 186 for victory, Shivamogga Yodhas started aggressively with Luvnith Sisodia leading the charge. Sisodia played a magnificent innings of 87 from just 45 deliveries, which included nine fours and four sixes. His innings was instrumental in setting up the chase for the Yodhas.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, contributions from Aneesh KV (38 off 19) and Naveen MG (24 off 26) ensured that the Yodhas stayed in contention. Samit Dravid was the pick of the bowlers for the Blasters, claiming four wickets and causing some nervous moments for the Yodhas.

In a nail-biting finish, Shivamogga Yodhas reached their target with just two balls to spare, finishing at 186/6 in 19.4 overs. The match highlighted excellent individual performances and showcased high-pressure cricket typical of a tournament final.

Key Performances

  • Luvnith Sisodia: Top-scored with a brilliant knock of 87 runs.
  • Samit Dravid: Excelled with both bat and ball; scored 37 runs and took four crucial wickets.
  • Dhanush Gowda: Bowled effectively to claim two wickets.
  • Wahid Faizan Khan: Played a blistering cameo scoring at an astonishing strike rate of 362.5.
  • Rohan Naveen: Contributed a quickfire unbeaten knock to help post a challenging total.

The match was filled with high drama and showcased the excitement of T20 cricket, culminating in Shivamogga Yodhas lifting the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 title.