KSCA T20- 19th Match, 30 June 2026- Mysore Warriors Defeat Coastal Kings Mangaluru in High-Scoring Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 Clash

Karun Nair Leads Coastal Kings to 161/9

Batting first, Coastal Kings Mangaluru got off to a positive start thanks to captain Karun Nair, who played a fluent innings of 48 off 27 balls, striking seven fours and a six.

He was well supported by Siddharth Akhil (28), Rajvir Wadhwa (24) and Shreyas Gopal (22). However, regular wickets in the final overs prevented the Kings from posting a bigger total as they finished on 161/9 in 19 overs.

Coastal Kings Mangaluru Batting Scorecard
Batter Runs Balls
Karun Nair 48 27
Siddharth Akhil 28 24
Rajvir Wadhwa 24 15
Shreyas Gopal 22 18
Nikin Jose 11 10
Aadharsh SJ 11 9
Total 161/9 (19 Overs)
Lavish Kaushal Stars with the Ball

Mysore Warriors' bowlers kept striking at regular intervals to restrict the Kings.

Lavish Kaushal produced the standout spell, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs. Captain Vijaykumar Vyshak claimed two wickets, while Ritesh Bhatkal and Manoj Bhandage chipped in with one wicket each.

Mysore Warriors Bowling Figures
Lavish Kaushal: 3/32
Vijaykumar Vyshak: 2/35
Ritesh Bhatkal: 1/23
Manoj Bhandage: 1/15
Ritesh Bhatkal Anchors the Winning Chase

Chasing 162, Mysore Warriors started aggressively.

Ritesh Bhatkal stole the show with a brilliant 66 off 39 balls, smashing eight boundaries and three sixes. LR Chethan provided excellent support with 37 from 20 deliveries, while Yuvraj Arora remained unbeaten on 19 off just 9 balls to finish the chase.

Captain Vijaykumar Vyshak also played a composed unbeaten knock of 18, guiding the Warriors home at 167/8 in 18.5 overs.

Mysore Warriors Batting Scorecard
Batter Runs Balls
Ritesh Bhatkal 66 39
LR Chethan 37 20
Yuvraj Arora* 19 9
Vijaykumar Vyshak* 18 13
Manoj Bhandage 10 11
KP Karthikeya 9 8
Total 167/8 (18.5 Overs)
Shreyas Gopal's Four-Wicket Haul Goes in Vain

Despite defending a modest target, Coastal Kings' bowlers fought hard.

Shreyas Gopal delivered an outstanding spell, picking up 4 wickets for 37 runs, while Nishchith Pai impressed with 2/18. However, the Warriors' lower order held their nerve to complete the chase.

Coastal Kings Bowling Figures
Shreyas Gopal: 4/37
Nishchith Pai: 2/18
Vasuki Koushik: 1/40
Codanda Ajit Karthik: 1/38
Match Summary

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 – Match 19

Coastal Kings Mangaluru – 161/9 (19 Overs)
Karun Nair – 48 (27)
Siddharth Akhil – 28 (24)
Rajvir Wadhwa – 24 (15)
Mysore Warriors – 167/8 (18.5 Overs)
Ritesh Bhatkal – 66 (39)
LR Chethan – 37 (20)
Yuvraj Arora* – 19 (9)

Result: Mysore Warriors won by 2 wickets.

Player of the Match
Ritesh Bhatkal (Mysore Warriors)

Ritesh Bhatkal produced an exceptional all-round display by scoring a match-winning 66 off 39 balls and also taking 1 wicket with the ball. His aggressive innings laid the foundation for the successful chase and earned him the Player of the Match award.

Key Highlights
🏏 Karun Nair scored a classy 48 off 27 balls for Coastal Kings.
💥 Ritesh Bhatkal smashed 66 off 39 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes.
🔥 Lavish Kaushal picked up 3 wickets to restrict Coastal Kings.
🎯 Shreyas Gopal claimed a brilliant 4-wicket haul, but ended on the losing side.
🚀 Mysore Warriors chased 162 in 18.5 overs to secure a thrilling victory.
🏆 The Warriors continued their strong campaign with another important win in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026.
Conclusion

The 19th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 delivered an entertaining contest between two competitive sides. Coastal Kings Mangaluru posted a fighting total led by Karun Nair, but Ritesh Bhatkal's explosive innings and Mysore Warriors' calm finish under pressure proved decisive. With contributions from both their batting and bowling units, the Warriors earned a hard-fought two-wicket victory and valuable points in the tournament standings.