Will Gulbarga Mystics Triumph Over Mangaluru Dragons in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Opener?

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Key Takeaways
- Gulbarga Mystics face Mangaluru Dragons in the opener.
- The tournament starts on August 11.
- Matches will be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Expect double-headers throughout the league.
- Star players are set to showcase their skills.
Bengaluru, July 23 (NationPress) Gulbarga Mystics are set to face off against Mangaluru Dragons in the inaugural match of the 4th edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, kicking off on August 11 at the renowned M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This exciting lineup was revealed on Wednesday, stirring anticipation among fans.
The first day will also showcase a thrilling encounter between the defending champions Mysore Warriors and the Bengaluru Blasters, a rematch of last season's final. The Hubli Tigers will launch their season against the Shivamogga Lions the following day, on August 12.
All 34 matches of this two-week tournament will unfold at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, ensuring fans enjoy double-header excitement throughout the league, delivering non-stop action.
The playoffs are slated to commence on August 26, featuring Qualifier I and the Eliminator on the same day. Qualifier II is scheduled for August 27, culminating in the Grand Final on August 28.
Afternoon matches will start at 3.15 PM while evening games will kick off at 7.15 PM.
This year's franchises boast an impressive roster of star players, including Karun Nair and Manish Pandey (Mysore Warriors), Mayank Agarwal (Bengaluru Blasters), Devdutt Padikkal and Abhinav Manohar (Hubli Tigers), Shreyas Gopal (Mangaluru Dragons), Vyshak Vijaykumar (Gulbarga Mystics), and Vasuki Koushik and Vidwath Kaverappa (Shivamogga Lions).
The last edition achieved remarkable success, reaching over 39 million viewers through broadcast and OTT channels, while amassing over 54 million views on social media platforms.
The broadcasting rights are held by Star Sports 1 English and Star Sports 1 Kannada, with FanCode serving as the exclusive OTT partner.
In the 2024 edition, Mysore Warriors triumphed over Bengaluru Blasters by 45 runs.
Previously, in the inaugural edition, Gulbarga Mystics secured victory by 11 runs against Bengaluru Blasters, while in the second edition of 2023, Hubli Tigers edged past Mysuru Warriors by 8 runs.