Exciting Kickoff for Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 in Mysuru

The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 is set to launch in Mysuru with an exciting double-header featuring Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters against Gulbarga Mystics, followed by Shivamogga Yodhas taking on the defending champions, Mysore Warriors. A grand opening ceremony will precede the matches, featuring a performance by renowned singer Vijay Prakash and the unveiling of the trophy by cricket legend Roger Binny. Fans can enjoy live broadcasts and purchase tickets online or at the stadium. Don't miss the action!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 23:33 IST

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 Begins

Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], June 19: Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat this Saturday as the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 commences at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Mysuru.

The inaugural day features a thrilling double-header, starting with Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters squaring off against Gulbarga Mystics, followed by an evening match where Shivamogga Yodhas will take on the Mysore Warriors. This tournament is set to run from June 20 to July 12, 2026, across Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru, with six franchises competing in a total of 34 matches.

To kick off the festivities, a spectacular opening ceremony will take place between the two matches. The event will showcase a performance by renowned Kannada singer and music director Vijay Prakash, and cricketing icon Roger Binny will unveil the trophy for Season 5. The ceremony will also honor the franchise captains and dignitaries, culminating in the captains pledging to uphold the spirit of cricket.

The first match is set to begin at 2:00 PM, featuring Shubhang Hegde's Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters against Manish Pandey's Gulbarga Mystics. The Blasters are bolstered by players like KL Shrijith, Pravin Dubey, and A Rohan Patil, while the Mystics boast a formidable lineup including Macneil Noronha, Melu Kranthi Kumar, and Sharath BR.

The evening showdown, starting at 7:30 PM, will see the Shivamogga Yodhas, newcomers to the tournament, face off against the reigning champions, Mysore Warriors. Led by Smaran R, the Yodhas are eager to make a strong debut, featuring talents such as Luvnith Sisodia, Abhilash Shetty, Yash Raj Punja, Harshil Dharmani, and Aneesh KV. The Warriors, captained by Karnataka pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar, include key players like Chethan LR, Manoj Bhandage, Karthikeya KP, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Karthik S U, and Lavish Kaushal.

Fans can catch all the action of the DACS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 live on Sony Sports TEN 5 and Sony Sports TEN 4 Kannada, as well as on FanCode.

Tickets for the matches in Mysuru are available online via the District App and website, as well as at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium box office, with prices ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 250.