Shivamogga Yodhas Advance to Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Final Shivamogga Yodhas secured their place in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament final after a dominant four-wicket victory over the Coastal Kings Mangaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Yodhas’ performance was anchored by a stellar bowling display and a resilient batting effort, which saw them overcome the Mangaluru side with ease. The match, which ended in 18.4 overs, showcased key contributions from both the bowlers and the batsmen, culminating in a decisive win for the Shivamogga team. In the first innings, Dhanush Gowda emerged as the standout performer for the Yodhas, claiming a crucial four-wicket haul. His early breakthroughs disrupted the Coastal Kings’ momentum, starting with the dismissal of Pavan Prajwal (8 off 11) to break the opening partnership of 35 runs. Nikin Jose (34 off 25) had initially stabilized the innings, but his dismissal by Shreesha Achar in the eighth over shifted the balance. Karun Nair (41 off 31) then played a composed knock, supported by Shreyas Gopal (13 off 16) in a 39-run partnership, before Achar’s second wicket of the day ended Nair’s innings. The Coastal Kings’ innings took a dramatic turn in the 18th over when Dhanush Gowda returned to dismantle the batting lineup, removing Karun Nair, Suraj Ahuja (9 off 10), and Rajvir Wadhwa (9 off 5) in quick succession. Despite Prithviraj Shekhawat (12 off 10) adding late runs, the Mangaluru side ended at 143/8. The Yodhas’ bowlers had restricted the visitors to a competitive total, setting the stage for a thrilling chase. In the second innings, the Yodhas faced a challenging start as Santok Singh’s aggressive bowling dismantled the opposition’s top order.#m_chinnaswamy_stadium #shivamogga_yodhas #maharaja_trophy_kscat20 #coastal_kings_mangaluru #bengaluru_blasters
