Batting first, Gulbarga Mystics posted a competitive 177 all out in 19.5 overs. Veteran batter and captain Manish Pandey led from the front with a brilliant 70 off 34 balls, smashing seven boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate above 205.
He received support from Prakhar Chaturvedi (25), Thippa Reddy (25), and Dhruv Prabhakar (22), helping the Mystics build momentum throughout the innings. However, regular wickets prevented them from crossing the 180-run mark.
For Coastal Kings Mangaluru, Shreyas Gopal was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 40 runs, while Codanda Ajit Karthik and Vasuki Koushik picked up two wickets each.
Chasing 178, Coastal Kings delivered one of the most impressive batting performances of the tournament. Opener Nikin Jose stole the show with a spectacular unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls, hammering seven fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 212.77.
He shared a massive partnership with captain Karun Nair, who contributed an elegant 56 off 36 deliveries, including six boundaries and three sixes. The duo completely dominated the Gulbarga bowling attack and virtually sealed the result before the final overs.
After Nair's dismissal, Nikin remained unbeaten to finish the chase in style, guiding Coastal Kings to 181/2 in just 16.3 overs.
The Gulbarga bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Aaditya Nair being the only wicket-taker during the chase.
Player of the Match
Nikin Jose (Coastal Kings Mangaluru) – 100* (47)
Match Summary
Gulbarga Mystics: 177 All Out (19.5 Overs)
Coastal Kings Mangaluru: 181/2 (16.3 Overs)
Coastal Kings Mangaluru won by 8 wickets
Top Scorer: Nikin Jose – 100* (47)
Best Bowler: Shreyas Gopal – 3/40
Player of the Match: Nikin Jose
The emphatic victory highlights Coastal Kings Mangaluru's batting strength and sends a strong message to the rest of the teams in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026. With Nikin Jose in outstanding form, the Kings look like serious title contenders.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru produced a sensational batting display to defeat Gulbarga Mystics by 8 wicke...
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June 22, 2026
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 – 6th Match, 22 June- Nikin Jose's Magnificent Century Powers Coastal Kings Mangaluru to Dominant Victory
Coastal Kings Mangaluru produced a sensational batting display to defeat Gulbarga Mystics by 8 wickets in the sixth match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026. A breathtaking unbeaten century from Nikin Jose guided the Kings to a comfortable chase with more than three overs to spare.
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