Rain Halts Maharaja Trophy T20 Match Between Shivamogga Lions and Mysore Warriors

Match Abandoned Due to Rain

The Maharaja Trophy T20 clash between the Shivamogga Lions and Mysore Warriors at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium in Mysuru, Karnataka, was called off because of rain, resulting in both teams earning a point each.

Initially, the Warriors struggled but were rescued by Karthik SU and Lankesh KS, who helped their team reach a total of 167 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Darshan MB stood out for the Lions, taking three wickets, according to a statement from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Choosing to bowl first, the Lions applied early pressure on the Warriors. Anand Doddamani made the first breakthrough by dismissing Karthik CA for 14 runs in the third over, followed by Vidwath Kaverappa, who caught Venkatesh M for just 1 run in the next over. Despite a slow start, Karthik SU managed to hit two sixes during the powerplay, but the Warriors ended this phase with only 35 runs.

As the innings progressed, the Warriors found themselves in a precarious position at 45 for 3 after Harshil Dharmani was dismissed for 9 runs. However, Lankesh (46 runs off 26 balls) and Karthik SU formed a crucial partnership, adding 69 runs in just 40 balls. Lankesh particularly shone in the 13th over, scoring 19 runs off Doddamani with three fours and a six.

Darshan MB eventually ended Karthik SU's innings in the 15th over, while Vasuki Koushik dismissed Lankesh in the 17th over, leaving the Warriors at 125 for 5. Manish Pandey contributed a quick 23 runs off 13 balls, even as Darshan MB continued to take wickets, including Sumit (11) and K Gowtham (7).

Yashovardhan Parantap hit a six in the final over, helping the Warriors finish with a competitive score of 167 for 7.

Summary of the Match: Mysore Warriors 167/7 in 20 overs (Lankesh KS 46, Karthik SU 42; Darshan MB 3/37) vs Shivamogga Lions – did not bat.