Shivamogga upset Coastal Kings to reach Maharaja Trophy final
Shivamogga Yodhas upset Coastal Kings Mangaluru by four wickets in Qualifier 2 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on July 11, defying pre-match odds that made Coastal Kings favourites. Cricbuzz ball-by-ball commentary tracked Dhanush Gowda's four-wicket haul restricting Coastal Kings to 143/8 before Aneesh KV's unbeaten 55 sealed a final berth against Bengaluru Blasters.
Key Takeaways
- Shivamogga Yodhas won by four wickets with 1.2 overs to spare, chasing 144 in 18.4 overs.
- Dhanush Gowda took 4-21 as Coastal Kings slipped from 109-4 to 123-8 in the death overs.
- Bookmakers had priced Coastal Kings at 1.52 versus Shivamogga at 2.37 before the upset.
- Aneesh KV's 55 not out off 39 balls rescued Shivamogga from 41-3 early in the chase.
- Shivamogga will face Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 final.
What happened in SMY vs CKM Qualifier 2?
Shivamogga Yodhas won the toss and chose to bowl first at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a decision Cricbuzz tracked from the opening over. Coastal Kings Mangaluru reached 58 for one after seven overs, with Nikin Jose on 34 and Karun Nair unbeaten on 12, before Dhanush Gowda and Shreesha Achar tightened the screws.
Coastal Kings finished on 143 for eight in 20 overs. Karun Nair top-scored with 41 off 31 balls and Jose made 34 off 25. Dhanush Gowda returned 4-21, Shreesha Achar claimed 2-19, and Naveen MG took 2-25.
Shivamogga replied with 144 for six in 18.4 overs. Aneesh KV remained not out on 55 off 39 balls and Sujay Sateri contributed 31 off 25. Santokh Singh gave Coastal Kings hope with 3-30, but the Yodhas crossed the line with eight balls remaining.
Why did bookmakers favor Coastal Kings Mangaluru?
Pre-match analysis on cclcricket.com listed Coastal Kings Mangaluru as favourites at 1.52 across platforms including 1xBet, Stake, 4RABET, and BetVibe. Shivamogga Yodhas were priced at 2.37, implying a 41% win probability against Coastal Kings' 59%.
The odds reflected Coastal Kings' stronger league-stage record. They sat second on the points table with 11 points from five wins, while Shivamogga held third with 10 points from an even 5-5 record. Coastal Kings had also fallen short against Bengaluru Blasters in Qualifier 1 by just 12 runs, showing competitive form despite the loss.
Yet Shivamogga arrived with knockout momentum. They had crushed Mysore Warriors by seven wickets in the Eliminator, chasing 162 with 23 balls to spare. That hot streak ultimately overrode the market's lean toward Mangaluru.
How did Shivamogga recover from 41 for three?
Santokh Singh struck twice in the powerplay, removing Luvnith Sisodia and Tushar Singh to leave Shivamogga at 41 for three inside five overs. Prithviraj Shekhawat added to the pressure by dismissing Naveen MG, and Coastal Kings briefly sensed a knockout escape.
Aneesh KV steadied the chase with a composed half-century off 39 balls, accelerating from 20 runs in 21 deliveries to fifty in 31 balls. He shared a 70-run stand in 47 balls with Sujay Sateri that settled the contest.
The turnaround mirrored Dhanush Gowda's first-innings spell. He broke a 35-run opening stand by removing Prajwal Pavan, then returned late to dismiss Karun Nair, Suraj Ahuja, and Rajvir Wadhwa in quick succession as Coastal Kings collapsed from 109 for four to 123 for eight.
Who will Shivamogga Yodhas face in the final?
Shivamogga Yodhas will meet Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 final, according to IANS. Bengaluru Blasters had already secured their final spot by beating Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 12 runs in Qualifier 1 on Friday.
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