Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final: Shivamogga Yodhas beat Coastal Kings by 4 wickets
Synopsis
Shivamogga Yodhas stormed into the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final on the back of Dhanush Gowda's four-wicket demolition and Aneesh KV's composed 55 not out. A 70-run stand between Aneesh and Sujay Sateri turned a precarious 41/3 into a four-wicket win — setting up a blockbuster final against Bengaluru Blasters at Chinnaswamy.
Key Takeaways
Shivamogga Yodhas beat Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 4 wickets at M.
Chinnaswamy Stadium on 11 July to reach the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final.
Aneesh KV top-scored with an unbeaten 55 off 39 , anchoring the successful chase of 144 .
Dhanush Gowda was the standout bowler with figures of 4/21 , repeatedly breaking Coastal Kings partnerships.
The Yodhas recovered from a precarious 41/3 through a match-winning 70-run stand between Aneesh and Sujay Sateri (31) .
Karun Nair (41) was the top scorer for Coastal Kings, but the total of 143/8 proved insufficient.
Shivamogga Yodhas will face Bengaluru Blasters in the final.
Shivamogga Yodhas booked their place in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final with a commanding four-wicket victory over Coastal Kings Mangaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, 11 July. Aneesh KV's unbeaten 55 off 39 and a four-wicket burst from Dhanush Gowda were the twin pillars of a polished team performance that sets up a final against Bengaluru Blasters.
Bowling display sets the tone
Dhanush Gowda was the standout with the ball, finishing with figures of 4 for 21 to repeatedly disrupt Coastal Kings partnerships. Shreesha Achar and Naveen MG chipped in with two wickets each, collectively restricting the Coastal Kings to 143/8 in their 20 overs.
The Coastal Kings had started briskly, with Nikin Jose anchoring the top order with 34 off 25 before being bowled by Achar in the eighth over. Karun Nair kept the innings alive with a measured 41 off 31, laced with a four and three sixes, and shared a 39-run stand with Shreyas Gopal (13 off 16). However, at 109/4 after 15 overs, the innings collapsed rapidly — slumping to 123/8 in the 18th over as Gowda returned to dismiss Nair, Suraj Ahuja (9 off 10), and Rajvir Wadhwa (9 off 5) in quick succession. Prithviraj Shekhawat's late cameo of 12 off 10 helped the Kings post a competitive, if modest, total.
Aneesh KV steadies the chase
The Yodhas' chase began shakily. Santok Singh struck twice early, removing Luvnith Sisodia (14 off 13) and Tushar Singh (14 off 10), while Prithviraj dismissed Naveen MG to leave the Yodhas wobbling at 41/3 inside five overs.
Aneesh KV absorbed the pressure and rebuilt the innings with composure. He added 31 runs with Harshil Dharmani (13 off 14) before Dharmani fell in the 10th over. The match-defining moment came when Sujay Sateri joined Aneesh — the pair putting on a 70-run partnership off 47 balls that effectively settled the contest. Aneesh accelerated from 20 off 21 to a 31-ball half-century, finishing unbeaten on 55 as the Yodhas crossed the line in 18.4 overs.
Key Takeaways from the Match
Santok Singh was the pick of the Coastal Kings' bowlers with 3 for 30, but the total of 143 proved insufficient against a Yodhas batting unit anchored by Aneesh's clinical knock. Gowda's ability to strike at crucial junctures — breaking the opening stand and then dismantling the lower middle order — was the decisive factor in keeping Coastal Kings below 150.
What's next
Shivamogga Yodhas will now face Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final. The match is expected to be a high-profile contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with both teams having demonstrated strong all-round credentials through the tournament.
Brief scores: Shivamogga Yodhas 144/6 in 18.4 overs (Aneesh KV 55*, Sujay Sateri 31; Santok Singh 3/30) beat Coastal Kings Mangaluru 143/8 in 20 overs (Karun Nair 41, Nikin Jose 34; Dhanush Gowda 4/21, Shreesha Achar 2/19, Naveen MG 2/25) by 4 wickets.
Point of View
And one batter with the composure to absorb early shocks and accelerate. Aneesh KV's knock — slow to start, explosive to finish — is exactly the template a final demands. The more interesting question is whether Bengaluru Blasters, playing on their home ground at Chinnaswamy, can neutralise a Yodhas pace attack led by a Dhanush Gowda in red-hot form. Home advantage in T20 is real, but momentum may matter more.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 semi-final on 11 July?
Shivamogga Yodhas won the semi-final on 11 July, defeating Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 4 wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They will now face Bengaluru Blasters in the final.
Who was the top performer for Shivamogga Yodhas in the semi-final?
Aneesh KV was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 39 balls to guide the Yodhas home from a difficult position of 41/3. Dhanush Gowda was the best bowler with 4 wickets for 21 runs.
What total did Coastal Kings Mangaluru post in the semi-final?
Coastal Kings Mangaluru posted 143/8 in their 20 overs. Karun Nair top-scored with 41 off 31, but regular wickets from Dhanush Gowda prevented them from setting a bigger target.
Who will Shivamogga Yodhas face in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final?
Shivamogga Yodhas will face Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 final, to be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
What is the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament?
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is a domestic T20 cricket tournament organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), featuring franchise-based teams from across Karnataka. It is one of the premier state-level T20 competitions in India.
