Nikin Jose's 100* off 47 balls powers Coastal Kings Mangaluru to 8-wicket win
Synopsis
Nikin Jose announced himself in style at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, smashing the tournament's first century — 100 not out off 47 balls — to power Coastal Kings Mangaluru to an eight-wicket demolition of Gulbarga Mystics. The Mystics' dramatic last-over collapse, losing four wickets for one run after reaching 176/6, made the chase even more one-sided.
Key Takeaways
Nikin Jose hit an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls — the first century of the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 .
Coastal Kings Mangaluru beat Gulbarga Mystics by 8 wickets , overhauling 178 with 21 balls to spare.
Karun Nair contributed a polished 56 off 36 balls before being run out at 108/2 .
Manish Pandey top-scored for Gulbarga Mystics with 70 off 34 balls , but his side collapsed from 176/6 to 177 all out in the final over.
Karthik (2/15), Shreyas Gopal (3/40), and Vasuki Koushik (2/32) shared the wickets for Coastal Kings.
Nikin Jose smashed the first century of the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Monday, 23 June, blasting an unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls as Coastal Kings Mangaluru cruised to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in Mysuru. The win, achieved with 21 balls to spare, was Coastal Kings' first of the tournament after their opening fixture against Hubli Tigers was washed out.
Jose's Blitz Seals the Chase
Chasing 178, Coastal Kings lost opener Muralidhara Venkatesh early but the innings never wobbled thereafter. Jose and captain Karun Nair combined for a match-winning 96-run partnership off just 52 deliveries, putting the result beyond doubt well before the final overs.
Jose brought up his landmark in the most emphatic fashion possible — back-to-back sixes off the last two balls of the chase. His unbeaten 100 featured seven fours and eight sixes, and is the first century of this season's edition. Aaditya Nair claimed the only wicket to fall during the chase.
Karun Nair's Polished Cameo
Nair was the picture of composed authority, contributing 56 off 36 balls laced with six fours and three sixes. His innings combined fluent strokeplay with calm leadership before a mix-up in the 12th over resulted in a run-out, departing with Coastal Kings comfortably placed at 108 for two. Jose needed no further support from that point.
Gulbarga Mystics' Dramatic Collapse
Gulbarga Mystics had earlier posted 177 all out in 19.5 overs after recovering from a shaky start. The innings was held together by captain Manish Pandey, who blazed a 70 off 34 balls featuring seven fours and three sixes, including a 24-ball half-century. Dhruv Prabhakar (22 off 14) provided able support in a brisk 61-run seventh-wicket stand off just 31 balls.
Earlier, Prakhar Chaturvedi (25) and Thippa Reddy (25) had added 24 runs for the third wicket before both fell in quick succession. The dismissal of Macneil Noronha left the Mystics reeling at 94 for five before Pandey's counter-attack shifted the momentum.
With the Mystics placed at 176 for six entering the final over, a total north of 190 appeared likely. Instead, they imploded spectacularly, losing four wickets for a single run in five deliveries. Medium-pacer C.A. Karthik triggered the collapse by trapping Pandey lbw with the first ball of the over. Back-to-back run-outs of Prabhakar and Aaditya Nair followed, before Ronit More was bowled to end the innings at 177.
Bowling Figures
Karthik returned impressive figures of 2 for 15 from 3.5 overs. Shreyas Gopal (3/40) and Vasuki Koushik (2/32) had earlier made crucial inroads to keep the Mystics' total in check.
Brief Scores
Gulbarga Mystics 177 all out in 19.5 overs (Manish Pandey 70, Prakhar Chaturvedi 25, Thippa Reddy 25; Shreyas Gopal 3/40, Vasuki Koushik 2/32, C.A. Karthik 2/15) lost to Coastal Kings Mangaluru 181/2 in 16.3 overs (Nikin Jose 100*, Karun Nair 56) by 8 wickets.
Gulbarga Mystics, now on two consecutive defeats, will need to regroup quickly as the tournament progresses.
Point of View
But the more instructive story is Gulbarga Mystics' implosion. Reaching 176 for six with a full over remaining and losing four wickets for one run is a batting collapse that will haunt the side — and it hands Coastal Kings a psychological edge they did not need to earn. Karun Nair's run-out was the only blemish on an otherwise clinical Coastal Kings performance, and his leadership through the chase suggested a unit with clear match awareness. For the Mystics, two consecutive defeats raise early questions about lower-order composure under pressure.
NationPress
23 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the first century of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 fifth edition?
Nikin Jose of Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored the first century of the fifth edition, hitting an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls against Gulbarga Mystics on 23 June. He sealed his hundred with back-to-back sixes off the final two deliveries of the chase.
What was the result of Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Gulbarga Mystics?
Coastal Kings Mangaluru won by 8 wickets, chasing down 178 in 16.3 overs with 21 balls to spare. Gulbarga Mystics were bowled out for 177 in 19.5 overs.
How did Gulbarga Mystics collapse in the final over?
Gulbarga Mystics were 176 for six entering the last over but lost four wickets for a single run in five deliveries. C.A. Karthik triggered the collapse by trapping Manish Pandey lbw, followed by two run-outs and a bowled dismissal, ending the innings at 177.
What were Karun Nair's contributions in the match?
Karun Nair scored 56 off 36 balls, including six fours and three sixes, and shared a 96-run second-wicket stand with Nikin Jose off just 52 deliveries. He was run out in the 12th over after a mix-up, departing with Coastal Kings on 108 for two.
Who were the top bowlers for Coastal Kings Mangaluru?
Shreyas Gopal was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 40, while Vasuki Koushik took 2 for 32 and C.A. Karthik returned 2 for 15 from 3.5 overs, including the crucial wicket of Manish Pandey in the final over.
