The Mysore Warriors (MW) and the Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (KBB) will face off in the eighth match of the 2026 edition of the Maharaja Trophy T20. The match will be played at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar (SDNRW) Ground in Mysore, the venue for the first phase, the initial 12 matches of the tournament.
The Warriors have lost their first two matches of the season, losing to the Shivmogga Yodhas by 90 runs and the Hubli Tigers by 7 wickets. Meanwhile, the Blasters are yet to lose. They defeated the Gulbarga Mystics in the season opener by 6 wickets and the Yodhas in a shortened 10-over match per side by 16 runs.
Match details
- Match Number: 8
- Venue: Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Date: June 23, 2026
Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground Pitch Report
The SDNRW Ground has been a high-scoring venue in the 2026 Maharaja Trophy T20. After 5 completed matches, the average first-innings score is 195 (including a rain-curtailed match). In the tournament opener itself, 202 runs were chased. Batting second will be an advantage.
MW vs KBB: Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Mysore Warriors | 5 |
| Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Mysore Warriors: LR Chethan, SU Karthik, Yuvraj Arora (wk), KP Karthikeya, Sagar Gowtham, Ritesh Bhatkal, Madhav Bajaj, Manoj Bhandage, Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), Lavish Kaushal, Monish Reddy
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters: Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Rohan Patil, Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Shubhang Hegde (c), Samit Dravid, Praveen Dubey, S Shivaraj, Shreevathsa Acharya, Shashi Kumar Kamble, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Rohan Raju
Who will win MW vs KBB Match in 2026 Maharaja Trophy T20?
The Blasters’ batting has been exceptional. The top three – Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Rohan Patil, and Krishnan Shrijith – have combined to score 230 runs in two matches. Shubhang Hegde and Praveen Dubey have batted just once but impressed. The bowling hasn’t been on that level, but Shreevathsa Acharya and Shubhang have 4 wickets each after 2 matches.
In contrast, the Warriors’ batting has been a worry. No batter managed to cross the 20-run mark against the Yodhas. Barring Ritesh Bhatkal, 46 off 28, no one impressed against the Tigers, and no batter of theirs has a half-century yet. Madhav Bajaj has been the only standout bowler. Even captain Vijaykumar Vyshak hasn’t done well yet.
While one expects the Warriors to break the winless rut, it’s tough to imagine how they can defeat the Blasters, who have a great batting lineup in a high-scoring venue like Mysore.
Maharaja Trophy T20 2026: Live streaming & broadcast details
The MW vs KBB match and the entire Maharaja Trophy T20 2026 season can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in English and Kannada. The television broadcast will be available on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and Star Sports 2 channels).
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