Vyshak's 3/1 fires Mysuru Warriors into Maharaja Trophy knockouts
Synopsis
Vyshak Vijaykumar's freakish 3 for 1 — ten consecutive dot balls, three wickets, one run conceded — was the defining moment as Mysuru Warriors bowled Shivamogga Yodhas out for 66, the tournament's lowest total, to gate-crash the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 knockouts with a six-wicket win that simultaneously ended Gulbarga Mystics' campaign.
Key Takeaways
Mysuru Warriors beat Shivamogga Yodhas by six wickets at M.
Chinnaswamy Stadium on 8 July to qualify for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 semifinals.
Captain Vyshak Vijaykumar returned extraordinary figures of 3 for 1 in 1.5 overs , including 10 consecutive dot deliveries .
Arbind Kumar Rai (3-28) and Madhav Bajaj (3-9) shared six wickets to bundle the Yodhas out for 66 — the tournament's lowest total.
Chethan top-scored with 26 as the Warriors chased down 67 in just 10 overs with 60 balls to spare.
Bengaluru Blasters topped the group with 18 points ; Shivamogga Yodhas qualified second with 10 points ; Gulbarga Mystics were eliminated.
Mysuru Warriors stormed into the knockout stage of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Wednesday, 8 July, dismantling Shivamogga Yodhas for just 66 and chasing down the target in 10 overs to win by six wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The result confirmed the Warriors as the fourth and final semifinalist, ending Gulbarga Mystics' hopes of progression.
Vyshak and Rai Dismantle Yodhas
Electing to bowl first, the Warriors produced one of the most dominant bowling displays of the season. Arbind Kumar Rai set the tone with disciplined swing bowling, removing Luvnith Sisodia (12), Harshil Dharmani (8), and Sujay Sateri (0) to finish with figures of 3 for 28, leaving the Yodhas reeling at 57 for 5 in the seventh over.
Warriors captain Vyshak Vijaykumar then delivered a spell that will be talked about long after this tournament. Introduced after Rai's opening burst, Vyshak conceded just one run in 1.5 overs, sending down 10 consecutive dot deliveries and striking with his sixth, ninth, and eleventh balls to finish with extraordinary figures of 3 for 1.
Bajaj Tightens the Screws
Left-arm spinner Madhav Bajaj was equally relentless through the middle overs, returning 3 for 9 in three overs to ensure there was no recovery. Ritesh Bhatkal provided the early breakthrough by dismissing opener M.G. Naveen. The Yodhas — who had entered the contest on the back of three successive victories — were bowled out for 66 in 10.5 overs, the lowest team total of the tournament. Only four batters reached double figures, while five were dismissed without scoring.
Straightforward Chase, Warriors Seal Knockout Berth
L.R. Chethan top-scored with 26 as the Warriors knocked off the target in 10 overs with 60 balls to spare, despite losing four wickets along the way. The six-wicket win gave Mysuru nine points from 10 matches, enough to claim the fourth knockout spot.
Points Table at a Glance
Bengaluru Blasters topped the group stage with 18 points, while Shivamogga Yodhas qualified in second place with 10 points despite Wednesday's defeat. Mysuru Warriors advanced as the fourth qualifier, leaving Gulbarga Mystics out of the reckoning.
Brief Scores: Shivamogga Yodhas 66 all out in 10.5 overs (Tushar Singh 15; Arbind Kumar Rai 3-28, Madhav Bajaj 3-9, Vijaykumar Vyshak 3-1) lost to Mysuru Warriors 67/4 in 10 overs (L.R. Chethan 26; Abhilash Shetty 3-15) by six wickets.
The Warriors will now turn their attention to the semifinals, where they face a significantly sterner test against higher-ranked opposition.
Point of View
Meaning they have been inconsistent all tournament. Bowling a side out for 66 is one thing; replicating that intensity against Bengaluru Blasters — who finished on 18 points — is quite another. The Warriors' batting, which needed 10 overs to chase 67 while losing four wickets, is a concern that will not be papered over by one spectacular spell. Vyshak's leadership with the ball is undeniable, but the semifinal will expose whether this team is a genuine contender or a side that peaked at the right moment.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Mysuru Warriors qualify for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 knockouts?
Mysuru Warriors qualified for the semifinals by defeating Shivamogga Yodhas by six wickets on 8 July, finishing with nine points from ten matches to claim the fourth and final knockout berth. The win simultaneously eliminated Gulbarga Mystics from contention.
What were Vyshak Vijaykumar's bowling figures against Shivamogga Yodhas?
Vyshak Vijaykumar returned figures of 3 for 1 in 1.5 overs, conceding just one run while sending down ten consecutive dot deliveries. He struck with his sixth, ninth, and eleventh balls to produce one of the most economical spells of the tournament.
What is the lowest total in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025?
Shivamogga Yodhas' score of 66 all out in 10.5 overs against Mysuru Warriors on 8 July is the tournament's lowest total. Five Yodhas batters were dismissed without scoring, and only four reached double figures.
Who topped the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 group stage?
Bengaluru Blasters topped the group stage with 18 points. Shivamogga Yodhas qualified second with 10 points, and Mysuru Warriors claimed the fourth spot with nine points, while Gulbarga Mystics were eliminated.
Who were the other key bowlers for Mysuru Warriors in this match?
Arbind Kumar Rai took 3 for 28 with disciplined swing bowling, dismissing three key Yodhas batters to reduce them to 57 for 5. Left-arm spinner Madhav Bajaj added 3 for 9 in three overs, while Ritesh Bhatkal claimed the opening wicket of M.G. Naveen.
