The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is Karnataka’s premier franchise T20 league, organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Six city-based teams compete across a round-robin and knockout format, and the tournament has quickly established itself as one of India’s most productive IPL talent pipelines.
Here is the complete breakdown of all six teams and their squads.
Quick Facts
- Tournament: Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 (4th Edition in 2025)
- Organiser: Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
- Teams: 6
- Total Matches: 34
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: Star Sports 1 English, Star Sports 1 Kannada, FanCode
- Most runs all-time: Karun Nair (1,349)
- Most wickets all-time: Jagadeesha Suchith (32)
- Defending champions (2025): Mangaluru Dragons (1st title)
All 6 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Teams at a Glance
The six teams competing in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 combine proven performers and rising players. Here’s a quick look at all the participating franchises.
| Team | Home City | Notable Players |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters | Bengaluru | Rohan Patil, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Krishnan Shrijith |
| Coastal Kings Mangaluru | Mangaluru | Karun Nair, Shreyas Gopal, Nikin Jose |
| Gulbarga Mystics | Gulbarga | Manish Pandey, Ronit More, Macneil Noronha |
| Shivamogga Yodhas | Shivamogga | Harshil Dharmani, Luvnith Sisodia, Dhanush Gowda |
| Mysore Warriors | Mysore | Devdutt Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna, Vijaykumar Vyshak |
| Hubli Tigers | Hubli | Mayank Agarwal, Abhinav Manohar, Manvanth Kumar L |
1. Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Squad
The Bengaluru Blasters were finalists in the 2024 edition and bring a blend of experienced domestic players and emerging talent. Pace bowler Vidhwath Kaverappa is their standout name with genuine IPL-level ability.
Batters
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohan Patil | Batsman |
| Vijaya Basavaraj Raj | Batsman |
| S Shivaraj | Batsman |
| Rohan Naveen | Batsman |
All-Rounders
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Samit Dravid | Batting Allrounder |
| Bhuvan Mohan Raju | Batting Allrounder |
| Praveen Dubey | Bowling Allrounder |
| Shubhang Hegde | Bowling Allrounder |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Krishnan Shrijith | WK-Batsman |
| Manikanth Shivanand Bhukitgar | WK-Batsman |
Bowlers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Vidhwath Kaverappa | Bowler |
| Shashi Kumar Kamble | Bowler |
| Ishaan S | Bowler |
| Nischith N Rao | Bowler |
| Shreevathsa Acharya | Bowler |
| MB Darshan | Bowler |
| Naman GD | Bowler |
2. Coastal Kings Mangaluru Squad
The 2025 defending champions. Karun Nair, the all-time leading run-scorer in Maharaja Trophy history with 1,349 runs, leads their batting. Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal provides a match-winning bowling threat.
Batters
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Karun Nair | Batsman |
| Dheeraj J Gowda | Batsman |
| Nikin Jose | Batsman |
| Aadharsh SJ | Batsman |
| Arya J Gowda | Batsman |
| Rathan BR | Batsman |
All-Rounders
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Muralidhara Venkatesh | Bowling Allrounder |
| Siddharth Akhil | Bowling Allrounder |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Suraj Ahuja | WK-Batsman |
| Anvay Dravid | WK-Batsman |
Bowlers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Gopal | Bowler |
| Rajvir Wadhwa | Bowler |
| Santokh Singh | Bowler |
| Prithviraj Shekhawat | Bowler |
| Aaron Christie | Bowler |
| Kushaal Wadhwani | Bowler |
3. Gulbarga Mystics Squad
One of the tournament’s most consistent sides. Former India international Manish Pandey anchors the batting, while Ronit More brings proven domestic bowling experience. The Mystics were joint most successful team heading into the 2025 edition.
Batters
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Manish Pandey | Batsman |
| Dhruv Prabhakar | Batsman |
| Prakhar Chaturvedi | Batsman |
| Lochan Gowda | Batsman |
| Thippa Reddy | Batsman |
| Aarav Mahesh | Batsman |
| Aashish Mahesh | Batsman |
All-Rounders
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Macneil Noronha | Batting Allrounder |
| Aaditya Nair | Batting Allrounder |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sharath BR | WK-Batsman |
Bowlers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Nathan D’Mello | Bowler |
| Paras Gurbax Arya | Bowler |
| Gautam Mishra | Bowler |
| Shaun Joseph | Bowler |
| Ronit More | Bowler |
| Suhas Purushotham | Bowler |
| Kush Marathe | Bowler |
4. Shivamogga Yodhas Squad
A squad built around depth and all-round options. Harshil Dharmani leads as a batting allrounder, while the Yodhas carry strong depth through five allrounders in their lineup.
Batters
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Smaran Ravichandran | Batsman |
| Aneesh KV | Batsman |
| Mohsin Khan | Batsman |
| Tushar Singh | Batsman |
| Vaasav Venkatesh | Batsman |
| Shreyank Sagar | Batsman |
All-Rounders
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Harshil Dharmani | Batting Allrounder |
| Dhanush Gowda | Batting Allrounder |
| Yadugiri Yadav S | Batting Allrounder |
| Chiranth Shivarudra | Batting Allrounder |
| Yashovardhan Parantap | Bowling Allrounder |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Luvnith Sisodia | WK-Batsman |
| Aadarsh Prajwal | WK-Batsman |
Bowlers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Yash Raj Punja | Bowler |
| Abhilash Shetty | Bowler |
| Naveen MG | Bowler |
| Shreesha Achar | Bowler |
5. Mysore Warriors Squad
The most star-studded squad in the tournament. Devdutt Padikkal brings Test-level batting class at the top, while Prasidh Krishna and Vijaykumar Vyshak form one of the most dangerous pace attacks in Indian domestic T20 cricket. Mysore Warriors were the 2024 defending champions entering the 2025 edition.
Batters
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batsman |
| SU Karthik | Batsman |
| KP Karthikeya | Batsman |
All-Rounders
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Manoj Bhandage | Batting Allrounder |
| Madhav Bajaj | Batting Allrounder |
| EJ Jasper | Batting Allrounder |
| Agastya S | Bowling Allrounder |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| LR Chethan | WK-Batsman |
| Sanjay Ashwin | WK-Batsman |
Bowlers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler |
| Monish Reddy | Bowler |
| Yuvraj Arora | Bowler |
| Likhit M Bannur | Bowler |
| Lavish Kaushal | Bowler |
| Ritesh Bhatkal | Bowler |
| Deepak Devadiga | Bowler |
6. Hubli Tigers Squad
Hubli Tigers carry serious batting firepower with Mayank Agarwal and Abhinav Manohar at the top. Their allrounder depth, featuring seven allrounders, gives them flexibility in every match situation.
Batters
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Abhinav Manohar | Batsman |
| Mayank Agarwal | Batsman |
| Mohammed Taha | Batsman |
All-Rounders
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Aneeshwar Gautam | Batting Allrounder |
| Preetesh Ingle | Batting Allrounder |
| Vikas Gowda | Batting Allrounder |
| Hardik Raj | Bowling Allrounder |
| Manvanth Kumar L | Bowling Allrounder |
| Abhishek Ahlawat | Bowling Allrounder |
| Aditya Goyal | Bowling Allrounder |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kruthik Krishna | WK-Batsman |
| Shivkumar Rakshith | WK-Batsman |
Bowlers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shikhar Shetty | Bowler |
| LR Kumar | Bowler |
| Tanish Mahesh | Bowler |
| Ronak Yelwal | Bowler |
| Vinayak Holla | Bowler |
Key Players to Watch Across All Teams
| Player | Team | Why He Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Karun Nair | Coastal Kings Mangaluru | All-time leading Maharaja Trophy run-scorer (1,349 runs) |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Mysore Warriors | Test-capped batter; IPL regular for LSG |
| Prasidh Krishna | Mysore Warriors | India pacer; brings international pace and seam |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Mysore Warriors | RCB pace spearhead; dangerous on Chinnaswamy surface |
| Mayank Agarwal | Hubli Tigers | Former India Test opener; class at the top |
| Manish Pandey | Gulbarga Mystics | IPL veteran; brings composure and experience |
| Abhinav Manohar | Hubli Tigers | White-ball power hitter; consistent Maharaja Trophy performer |
| Shreyas Gopal | Coastal Kings Mangaluru | Leg-spinner with IPL pedigree; wicket-taker in middle overs |
| Vidhwath Kaverappa | Bengaluru Blasters | Express pace; consistently earns IPL franchise interest |
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Tournament Format
| Stage | Matches | Details |
|---|---|---|
| League Stage | 30 | Each team plays the other 5 teams twice |
| Qualifier 1 | 1 | 1st vs 2nd; winner goes to final |
| Eliminator | 1 | 3rd vs 4th; loser is eliminated |
| Qualifier 2 | 1 | Loser of Q1 vs winner of Eliminator |
| Final | 1 | Winner takes the Maharaja Trophy |
Past Champions
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Gulbarga Mystics |
| 2023 | Hubli Tigers |
| 2024 | Mysore Warriors |
| 2025 | Mangaluru Dragons |
Each of the four editions has produced a different winner, making the Maharaja Trophy one of the most competitive and unpredictable state T20 leagues in India.
Final Words
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 continues to grow as one of India’s most competitive state T20 leagues. All six teams carry genuine talent capable of producing match-winners on any given day. Mysore Warriors bring the most star power, Coastal Kings Mangaluru arrive as defending champions with Karun Nair in form, and Hubli Tigers have the allround depth to challenge across all conditions.
With the tournament broadcast on Star Sports and FanCode, IPL scouts will be watching every match closely. The Maharaja Trophy has already produced Devdutt Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna, and Vyshak Vijaykumar for IPL franchises. The next breakthrough name is likely already in one of these six squads.
FAQs
Six teams: Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters, Coastal Kings Mangaluru, Gulbarga Mystics, Shivamogga Yodhas, Mysore Warriors, and Hubli Tigers.
Mangaluru Dragons won the 2025 edition, their first title in the tournament.
All matches are played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore.
On Star Sports 1 English and Star Sports 1 Kannada on TV, and live on FanCode via app or website.
Mysore Warriors boast the highest-profile names with Devdutt Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna, and Vijaykumar Vyshak, while Hubli Tigers have the best batting depth with Mayank Agarwal and Abhinav Manohar.
Karun Nair of Coastal Kings Mangaluru, with 1,349 runs across all editions.
