KSCA T20, 17th Match, 29 June 2026- Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Storm Past Coastal Kings Mangaluru in Rain-Hit Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 Clash !

Match Summary

Tournament: Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026
Match: Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters – Match 17

Coastal Kings Mangaluru: 179/6 (20 Overs)
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters: 68/0 (7 Overs)

Result: Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters won comfortably in the rain-affected contest.

Coastal Kings Post Competitive 179/6

Batting first, Coastal Kings Mangaluru got off to a flying start thanks to wicketkeeper Suraj Ahuja, who played an explosive innings of 45 off just 22 balls, smashing 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 204.55.

Captain Karun Nair anchored the innings with a composed 43 from 31 deliveries, while experienced all-rounder Shreyas Gopal added a valuable 35 off 24 balls.

Useful middle-order contributions from Nikin Jose (20) and Muralidhara Venkatesh (10) helped Coastal Kings finish on a challenging 179/6.

Coastal Kings Top Scorers
Batter Runs Balls
Suraj Ahuja 45 22
Karun Nair 43 31
Shreyas Gopal 35 24
Nikin Jose 20 17
Blasters Bowlers Share the Wickets

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters maintained control despite the aggressive batting.

Best Bowling Figures
Bowler Figures
Praveen Dubey 1/27
Vidhwath Kaverappa 1/30
Shubhang Hegde 1/33
Samit Dravid 1/37
Rohan Raju 1/22

Every frontline bowler contributed with a wicket, preventing Coastal Kings from crossing the 180-run mark comfortably.

Bhuvan Mohan Raju Lights Up the Chase

Rain shortened the chase, but it made little difference to the Bengaluru Blasters.

Opening batter Bhuvan Mohan Raju produced a breathtaking unbeaten 50 off just 31 balls, striking 3 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 161.29.

He was well supported by Rohan Patil, who remained unbeaten on 17 from 11 deliveries, as the pair dominated the powerplay.

The Blasters finished on 68/0 in just 7 overs, never giving Coastal Kings an opportunity to fight back.

Coastal Kings Bowlers Unable to Break Through

The Coastal Kings attack struggled to create chances during the shortened chase.

Bowling Figures
Bowler Figures
Vasuki Koushik 0/15 (2 overs)
Shreyas Gopal 0/17 (2 overs)
Santokh Singh 0/13 (1 over)
Dheeraj J Gowda 0/14 (1 over)
Codanda Ajit Karthik 0/9 (1 over)

None of the bowlers managed to take a wicket as Bengaluru's opening pair controlled the chase from start to finish.

Turning Point

The aggressive start from Bhuvan Mohan Raju immediately shifted the momentum in Bengaluru Blasters' favour. His fearless stroke play during the powerplay ensured the required rate never became an issue, allowing the chase to be completed without losing a wicket.

Player of the Match
⭐ Bhuvan Mohan Raju (Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters)
50 runs off 31 balls*
3 Fours
4 Sixes
Strike Rate: 161.29

His match-winning unbeaten half-century made the revised target look straightforward and sealed an emphatic victory for the Blasters.

Key Performers
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters
Bhuvan Mohan Raju – 50 (31)*
Rohan Patil – 17 (11)*
Praveen Dubey – 1/27
Vidhwath Kaverappa – 1/30
Coastal Kings Mangaluru
Suraj Ahuja – 45 (22)
Karun Nair – 43 (31)
Shreyas Gopal – 35 (24)
Match Highlights
Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored 179/6 in their 20 overs.
Suraj Ahuja provided a blistering start with 45 off 22 balls.
Karun Nair and Shreyas Gopal added important middle-order runs.
Bhuvan Mohan Raju smashed an unbeaten 50 to lead Bengaluru's chase.
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters reached 68/0 in just 7 overs without losing a wicket.
Final Thoughts

The rain-affected contest showcased the batting depth of both teams, but it was Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters who adapted better to the revised conditions. After restricting Coastal Kings Mangaluru to a competitive total, the Blasters' openers produced a fearless display that left no room for a comeback.

Bhuvan Mohan Raju's unbeaten half-century was the standout performance of the match, while the disciplined bowling effort earlier in the evening laid the foundation for a convincing victory. The result gives the Bengaluru Blasters valuable momentum as the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 enters its crucial phase.