Maharaja Trophy T20: Gulbarga Mystics crush Shivamogga by 95 runs
Synopsis
Gulbarga Mystics announced their arrival in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 with a statement 95-run demolition of Shivamogga Yodhas — a match defined by a 93-run Powerplay blitz and Kranthi Kumar's match-winning double act with bat and ball. Shivamogga, now two defeats from three games, are under mounting pressure in the group stage.
Key Takeaways
Gulbarga Mystics beat Shivamogga Yodhas by 95 runs in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at Mysuru on 24 June .
Gulbarga posted 232/8 , fuelled by a 93-run Powerplay — with Lochan Gowda (47 off 21) and Prakhar Chaturvedi (45 off 19) leading the charge.
Kranthi Kumar delivered a match-winning all-round display: 31 off 22 with the bat and 2/8 in 3 overs with the ball.
Gautam Mishra (3/34) and Ronit More (2/12) dismantled Shivamogga's chase, restricting them to 137 all out .
It was Shivamogga's second defeat in three matches in the tournament.
Gulbarga Mystics registered their first win of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Tuesday, 24 June, dismantling Shivamogga Yodhas by 95 runs in Mysuru. A devastating Powerplay blitz and a match-winning all-round display by Kranthi Kumar powered Gulbarga to 232/8 before restricting Shivamogga to a modest 137 all out.
Powerplay Blitz Sets the Platform
Sent in to bat, Gulbarga came out swinging. Opener Lochan Gowda (47 off 21 balls) and No. 3 Prakhar Chaturvedi (45 off 19 balls) detonated the Shivamogga attack with ferocious stroke-play, helping the Mystics smash 93 runs in the Powerplay alone — a pace at which a 300-run total looked well within reach.
Shivamogga's medium-pacer Bheem Rao Navale — who had conceded 18 runs in his opening over — struck back decisively, removing both Gowda and Chaturvedi within 11 runs to swing the momentum. The innings briefly stuttered, with 15 consecutive deliveries yielding no boundary at one stage.
Macneil Noronha (26 off 16) and captain Manish Pandey (22 off 11) steadied the ship with a 35-run fifth-wicket stand off 18 balls. Kranthi Kumar (31 off 22) and Dhruv Prabhakar (13 off 14) then closed out the innings at a formidable 232/8. For Shivamogga, Navale took 2/31 and Naveen MG claimed 2/44.
Kranthi Kumar's Decisive Spell
Kranthi Kumar's contribution with the bat was only half the story. Returning to bowl, he delivered a match-sealing spell of 2 wickets for 8 runs in 3 overs. He first dismissed opener Harshil Dharmani (23 off 17) on the final ball of his opening over, then removed Shivamogga captain Smaran Ravichandran (23 off 23) with the very first ball of his next — twin blows that effectively ended any realistic prospect of a chase.
Shivamogga's Chase Collapses
Shivamogga's reply never found traction. Opener Luvnith Sisodia provided an early spark with 30 off 14 balls, but his dismissal left the middle order exposed to relentless pressure. Gautam Mishra (3/34) and Ronit More (2/12) dismantled the batting lineup, and Shivamogga were bowled out for 137 — their second defeat in three matches this tournament.
Brief Scores
Gulbarga Mystics 232/8 in 20 overs (Lochan Gowda 47, Prakhar Chaturvedi 45, Kranthi Kumar 31, Manish Pandey 22; Bheem Rao Navale 2/31, Naveen MG 2/44) beat Shivamogga Yodhas 137 all out (Luvnith Sisodia 30; Gautam Mishra 3/34, Ronit More 2/12, Kranthi Kumar 2/7) by 95 runs.
Gulbarga will look to build on this commanding first win as the Maharaja Trophy group stage continues.
Point of View
A rare commodity in domestic T20 cricket. What's equally telling is how Kranthi Kumar's two-phase contribution — first stabilising the innings, then decapitating the chase — reflects the kind of match-awareness that separates contenders from also-rans. Shivamogga's inability to back a strong opening burst from Sisodia with any sustained middle-order resistance points to a structural fragility that two defeats in three games has now exposed. The Yodhas need a tactical reset before the group stage slips away.
NationPress
24 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 match between Gulbarga Mystics and Shivamogga Yodhas?
Gulbarga Mystics won by 95 runs on 24 June in Mysuru, posting 232/8 and bowling Shivamogga Yodhas out for 137. It was Gulbarga's first victory of the tournament.
What was Kranthi Kumar's performance in the match?
Kranthi Kumar contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 31 off 22 deliveries and then claiming 2 wickets for just 8 runs in 3 overs. His double dismissal of Harshil Dharmani and captain Smaran Ravichandran effectively ended Shivamogga's chase.
How did Gulbarga Mystics score 232/8 in 20 overs?
Gulbarga smashed 93 runs in the Powerplay, driven by Lochan Gowda (47 off 21) and Prakhar Chaturvedi (45 off 19). Bheem Rao Navale pulled two wickets back for Shivamogga, but Manish Pandey, Macneil Noronha, and Kranthi Kumar ensured a formidable total.
What is Shivamogga Yodhas' standing in the Maharaja Trophy after this match?
Shivamogga Yodhas have now lost two of their three matches in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. Their chase of 233 fell well short at 137 all out, putting their group-stage prospects under pressure.
Which bowlers starred for Gulbarga Mystics in restricting Shivamogga?
Gautam Mishra was the pick of the bowlers with 3/34, while Ronit More claimed 2/12 and Kranthi Kumar added 2/7. Together, they dismissed Shivamogga for 137 in 20 overs.
