Maharaja Trophy | Yodhas cruise into Qualifier 2 with seven-wicket win over Warriors
The Shivamogga Yodhas defeated the Mysuru Warriors by seven wickets in the Maharaja Trophy T20 Eliminator. The victory secures the Yodhas a spot in the next stage of the tournament while eliminating the Warriors.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing popularity and professionalization of regional T20 cricket leagues in India, which serve as talent pipelines for higher-level cricket.
Shivamogga Yodhas recorded a comfortable seven-wicket win over Mysuru Warriors in the DACCS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Eliminator at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.
Yodhas cruised into Qualifer 2, while Warriors exited the tournament.
Yodhas’ left-arm pacer Abhilash Shetty gave his side the early momentum when he dismissed opener R. Rohan (1) and star batter Devdutt Padikkal (6). Padikkal, playing his first match of the tournament, disappointed when he edged one to the wicketkeeper.
The Warriors slide continued, as seamer M. G. Naveen scalped three middle-order wickets.
Number ten Abhishek Prabhakar (36 n.o., 10b, 1x4, 5x6) gave Warriors some hope when he carted Naveen for four big sixes in the final over.
Lunith Sisodia of Shivamogga Yodhas in action against Mysore Warriors during KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Eliminator at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, 10 July, 2026. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
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