The fifth season of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is set to commence on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with a thrilling double-header at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Mysuru, Karnataka. Fans will be treated to two exciting matches on the opening day, as the tournament runs from June 20 to July 12, 2026, across three cities: Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru.
Opening Day Fixtures
The first match of the day, scheduled for 2:00 PM, will see Shubhang Hegde's Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters take on Manish Pandey's Gulbarga Mystics. The Blasters boast a strong lineup including KL Shrijith, Pravin Dubey, and A Rohan Patil, while the Mystics have assembled a formidable squad featuring Macneil Noronha, Melu Kranthi Kumar, and Sharath BR.
The evening clash, beginning at 7:30 PM, pits tournament newcomers Shivamogga Yodhas against defending champions Mysore Warriors. Led by Smaran R, the Yodhas are eager to make an immediate impact in their maiden campaign, with players like Luvnith Sisodia, Abhilash Shetty, Yash Raj Punja, Harshil Dharmani, and Aneesh KV. The Warriors, captained by Karnataka pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar, feature key names such as Chethan LR, Manoj Bhandage, Karthikeya KP, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Karthik S U, and Lavish Kaushal.
Opening Ceremony Highlights
Adding to the excitement, a glittering opening ceremony will be held between the two matches. The ceremony will feature a special performance by iconic Kannada singer and music director Vijay Prakash. Cricketing legend Roger Binny will unveil the Season 5 trophy. Franchise owners, captains, and dignitaries will be felicitated during the ceremony, followed by a pledge signing by the team captains to uphold the spirit of cricket.
Tournament Format and Broadcast
Six franchises will compete across 34 matches in the DACS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5. All matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports TEN 5 and Sony Sports TEN 4 Kannada. Fans can also catch the action live on FanCode.
Ticket Information
Tickets for matches in Mysuru are available online through the District App and website, as well as at the box office at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. Ticket prices range from Rs 100 to Rs 250.
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