Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 – 9th Match, 24 June- Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Hold Off Coastal Kings Mangaluru in High-Scoring Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Thriller

Bengaluru Blasters Smash 226 After Explosive Batting Display

After chose to bat first, Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters produced a batting masterclass, with contributions from almost every top-order batter.

Wicketkeeper Krishnan Shrijith provided a flying start with a blistering 59 off just 33 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes. Captain Shubhang Hegde continued the momentum with a powerful 34 from 18 deliveries, while Samit Dravid entertained with 39 off 21 balls.

The biggest late-innings impact came from Praveen Dubey, who remained unbeaten on 45 off just 21 balls, accelerating the scoring during the death overs to push the total beyond the 220-run mark.

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Batting Highlights
Krishnan Shrijith: 59 (33)
Praveen Dubey: 45* (21)
Samit Dravid: 39 (21)
Shubhang Hegde: 34 (18)
Rohan Patil: 30 (14)

For Coastal Kings, Codanda Ajit Karthik was the standout bowler, picking up 3 wickets, while Santokh Singh, Dheeraj Gowda, and Shreyas Gopal claimed one wicket each.

Suraj Ahuja's Heroics Go in Vain

Chasing a mammoth 227, Coastal Kings Mangaluru fought brilliantly thanks to a breathtaking innings from wicketkeeper Suraj Ahuja.

Ahuja smashed an unbeaten 96 off only 38 balls, blasting 5 fours and 8 sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 252.63. He later found excellent support from Codanda Ajit Karthik, who remained unbeaten on 49 from 27 deliveries, but the target ultimately proved just beyond reach.

Earlier, Dheeraj J Gowda added 19, while Muralidhara Venkatesh contributed 18, but regular wickets prevented Coastal Kings from maintaining the required run rate.

Coastal Kings Mangaluru Batting Highlights
Suraj Ahuja: 96* (38)
Codanda Ajit Karthik: 49* (27)
Dheeraj J Gowda: 19 (14)
Blasters Bowlers Deliver at Crucial Moments

Although defending a massive total, the Bengaluru bowlers faced heavy pressure from Suraj Ahuja's explosive batting.

Captain Shubhang Hegde led from the front with the ball, claiming 2 wickets, while Shashi Kumar Kamble, Praveen Dubey, and Vidhwath Kaverappa chipped in with one wicket each to ensure the Blasters crossed the finish line.

Best Bowling Figures
Shubhang Hegde: 2 wickets
Shashi Kumar Kamble: 1 wicket
Praveen Dubey: 1 wicket
Vidhwath Kaverappa: 1 wicket
Match Summary

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters: 226/6 (20 Overs)

Krishnan Shrijith – 59
Praveen Dubey – 45*
Samit Dravid – 39
Shubhang Hegde – 34

Coastal Kings Mangaluru: 206/5 (20 Overs)

Suraj Ahuja – 96*
Codanda Ajit Karthik – 49*
Dheeraj J Gowda – 19

Result: Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters won by 20 runs.

Player of the Match

Krishnan Shrijith was named Player of the Match for his explosive 59 off 33 balls, providing the ideal platform for Bengaluru Blasters' match-winning total of 226.

Looking Ahead

The victory strengthens Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters' campaign in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026, showcasing their batting depth and ability to defend imposing totals. Despite the defeat, Suraj Ahuja's sensational unbeaten 96 will be remembered as one of the finest individual innings of the tournament, highlighting Coastal Kings Mangaluru's fighting spirit ahead of their upcoming fixtures.