Shivamogga Yodhas clinched a dominant seven-wicket win against Coastal Kings Mangaluru in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 match. Aneesh KV and Smaran R’s impressive partnership led the Yodhas to victory, propelling them to the second spot on the points table. Coastal Kings Mangaluru, on the other hand, dropped to third place after the defeat.
In the initial innings, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, and Dhanush Gowda from Shivamogga Yodhas collectively restricted Coastal Kings to 162/7. The Yodhas faced early setbacks during their chase, finding themselves at 40/3 by the end of the Power-play.
Despite the challenging start, Aneesh KV and Smaran R joined forces to form an unbeaten partnership of 125 runs off 75 balls, steering the Yodhas towards victory. Aneesh played a pivotal role, scoring a quick half-century in just 31 deliveries, supported by Smaran’s valuable contribution.
Earlier, Coastal Kings Mangaluru’s innings began steadily with Aadharsh and Nikin Jose, but the Yodhas’ disciplined bowling prevented them from accelerating the scoring rate. The Coastal Kings’ batting lineup faltered as they lost wickets in quick succession, ultimately setting a target of 163 for Shivamogga Yodhas.
Shivamogga Yodhas successfully chased down the target with Aneesh KV scoring an unbeaten 76 and Smaran R contributing 53 not out. The Yodhas’ strong performance with both bat and ball secured their victory in the tournament.
