Rohan Patil's 62 powers Bengaluru Blasters to 7-wkt win over Shivamogga Yodhas
Synopsis
Rohan Patil's aggressive 62 laid the groundwork, but it was Praveen Dubey's explosive 39 off 15 balls that truly shut the door on Shivamogga Yodhas. Bengaluru Blasters chased down 174 with an over to spare in Huballi, cementing their place at the top of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 table with eight points — and underscoring just how deep their batting lineup runs.
Key Takeaways
Bengaluru Blasters beat Shivamogga Yodhas by seven wickets in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at Huballi on 27 June .
Opener Rohan Patil scored 62 off 46 balls to anchor the successful chase of 174 .
Praveen Dubey (39* off 15 balls) and captain Shubhang Hegde (11*) added an unbroken 60 runs off 24 balls to seal the win with an over to spare.
Luvnith Sisodia scored his third half-century of the tournament — 51 off 32 balls — for the Yodhas, but the team fell at least 20 runs short .
Rohan Raju claimed 3 wickets for 21 runs for the Blasters.
Blasters lead the standings with 8 points ; Yodhas are fourth with 4 points after three defeats in five games.
Bengaluru Blasters recorded a commanding seven-wicket victory over Shivamogga Yodhas in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Thursday, 27 June, at Huballi, as the competition shifted its venue from Mysuru. The win — their fourth of the tournament — pushed the Blasters to the top of the standings with eight points.
Patil Sets the Platform
Opener Rohan Patil was the cornerstone of the chase, hammering a fluent 62 off 46 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes) to lay a solid foundation against a target of 174. He combined with Bhuvan Mohan Raju (29 off 23 balls, 3 fours, 1 six) to put on 65 runs in just 7.3 overs for the opening wicket, giving the Blasters early momentum.
Patil continued his aggression alongside vice-captain Krishnan Shrijith, adding 54 runs off 40 balls for the third wicket. Patil contributed 30 of those runs as Shrijith struggled for timing. When Patil fell at the team total of 119 in the 14th over, and Shrijith followed shortly after, the Yodhas sensed a way back into the contest.
Dubey and Hegde Seal It
Praveen Dubey and captain Shubhang Hegde extinguished any Yodhas revival. Dubey blazed 39 off just 15 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes), while Hegde remained unbeaten on 11 off 12 balls. Their unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 60 runs off 24 balls sealed the match with an over to spare. For the Yodhas, Naveen MG, Yashovardhan Parantap, and Shreesha Achar each claimed one wicket.
Yodhas Fall Short Despite Sisodia's Fifty
In their innings, Shivamogga Yodhas posted 173 for 6 in 20 overs, anchored by Luvnith Sisodia's third half-century of the tournament — his second in consecutive games — a punishing 51 off 32 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes). K V Aneesh chipped in with 29 off 24 balls (4 fours), while captain Smaran Ravichandran held the lower order together with an unbeaten 36 off 27 balls (3 fours).
The Yodhas wobbled mid-innings when Harshil Dharmani (1) and Yashovardhan Parantap (0) were dismissed off successive deliveries. Ravichandran steadied the ship with a 20-run stand with Tushar Singh (17 off 13 balls) and a crucial unbroken 33-run seventh-wicket partnership with Bheem Rao Navale (19 off 12 balls, 2 fours) to boost the total. Analysts noted the Yodhas fell at least 20 runs short of a competitive total, a deficit that proved decisive. For the Blasters, Rohan Raju was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 21 runs.
Standings and What It Means
The victory consolidates Bengaluru Blasters' position at the summit with eight points from five matches. Shivamogga Yodhas, suffering their third defeat in five outings, remain fourth with just four points. The tournament's move to Huballi adds a new dimension to the KSCA T20 calendar, broadening the competition's geographic footprint across Karnataka.
Brief Scores: Shivamogga Yodhas 173/6 in 20 overs (Luvnith Sisodia 51, Smaran Ravichandran 36*, K V Aneesh 29; Rohan Raju 3-21) lost to Bengaluru Blasters 177/3 in 19 overs (Rohan Patil 62, Praveen Dubey 39*, Bhuvan Mohan Raju 29) by seven wickets.
Point of View
It was the Dubey-Hegde cameo that exposed how brittle Shivamogga Yodhas' bowling is in the death overs. The Yodhas' recurring problem is structural: their middle-order collapses under pressure, and their total of 173 — propped up almost entirely by Sisodia and Ravichandran — reflects a top-heavy batting unit that hasn't found answers. Unless the Yodhas address their bowling economy in the 16th-to-20th-over window, further defeats look likely.
NationPress
27 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 match between Bengaluru Blasters and Shivamogga Yodhas on 27 June?
Bengaluru Blasters won the match by seven wickets at Huballi on 27 June, chasing down Shivamogga Yodhas' total of 173 with an over to spare to record their fourth victory of the tournament.
How did Rohan Patil perform in the Maharaja Trophy match?
Rohan Patil scored 62 off 46 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes, to set up the chase for Bengaluru Blasters. He was the top scorer and laid the foundation with a 65-run opening stand alongside Bhuvan Mohan Raju.
What is Bengaluru Blasters' standing in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 points table?
Bengaluru Blasters lead the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 points table with eight points after four wins from five matches. Their victory over Shivamogga Yodhas consolidated their position at the top.
How did Shivamogga Yodhas perform with the bat?
Shivamogga Yodhas posted 173 for 6 in 20 overs, with Luvnith Sisodia top-scoring with 51 off 32 balls — his third half-century of the tournament. Captain Smaran Ravichandran contributed an unbeaten 36, but the team reportedly fell at least 20 runs short of a competitive total.
Where was the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 match played on 27 June?
The match was played at Huballi, as the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament shifted its base from Mysuru to Huballi for this round of fixtures.
