Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Gulbarga Mystics, 30th Match, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 - July 8, 2026
Match Summary: Coastal Kings Mangaluru edged out Gulbarga Mystics by a narrow margin of 3 runs in a thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Karun Nair was the standout performer with the bat for the Coastal Kings, while C Kranthi Kumar impressed with the ball for the Mystics.
Detailed Match Highlights
Coastal Kings Mangaluru batted first and posted a competitive total of 169/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Karun Nair, who played a magnificent knock of 65 runs off just 37 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 175.68. Prajwal Pavan also contributed with a brisk 35 off 24 balls.
For Gulbarga Mystics, C Kranthi Kumar was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs in his four-over spell. Macneil Noronha supported him well with economical bowling, taking one wicket for just 10 runs in his two overs.
In reply, Gulbarga Mystics fell just short of the target, managing to score 166/7 in their 20 overs. Macneil Noronha top-scored for the Mystics with a quickfire 44 off 28 balls. C Kranthi Kumar also showcased his all-round capabilities with a swift unbeaten 30 off 15 balls towards the end.
Shreyas Gopal was instrumental with the ball for Coastal Kings, picking up two crucial wickets and conceding only 36 runs in his full quota of four overs. Prithviraj Shekhawat also bowled economically, taking one wicket for just 10 runs in three overs.
The match witnessed some spectacular fielding performances as well. Macneil Noronha and Karun Nair were involved in multiple catches that kept the pressure on the batsmen throughout.
In conclusion, it was a closely contested match where Coastal Kings Mangaluru held their nerve to emerge victorious by a slender margin of three runs. Karun Nair's batting brilliance and Shreyas Gopal's effective bowling played pivotal roles in their win.