Shivamogga Yodhas defeated Mysuru Warriors by seven wickets in the DACCS Maharaja Trophy T20 Eliminator, booking a place in Qualifier 2. Openers Luvnith Sisodia and Tushar Singh anchored the chase with a 95‑run partnership, while star batter Devdutt Padikkal fell early, weakening the Warriors. The win propels Yodhas into the next stage as Warriors exit the tournament.

मुख्य बिंदु (Key Takeaways)

  • Yodhas clinched a 162/3 win, advancing directly to Qualifier 2.
  • Openers Luvnith Sisodia (56) and Tushar Singh (53) built a decisive 95‑run stand.
  • Warriors lost early momentum when top‑order batsman Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed on the first ball.

At Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on July 10, 2026, Shivamogga Yodhas posted 162/3 in just 16.1 overs to beat Mysuru Warriors by seven wickets in the DACCS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Eliminator. The comprehensive victory secured Yodhas a direct berth into Qualifier 2, while the Warriors bowed out of the competition.

Early Breakthroughs

Left‑arm pacer Abhilash Shetty gave Yodhas the first edge, removing opener R. Rohan (1) and marquee batsman Devdutt Padikkal (6) in quick succession. Padikkal, making his tournament debut, edged a ball to the keeper and was out without scoring, leaving the Warriors reeling. Seamer M. G. Naveen compounded the damage by claiming three middle‑order wickets, further destabilising the opposition.

Chasing 162

Yodhas’ chase was anchored by a powerful opening partnership. Luvnith Sisodia smashed 56 runs off 32 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes) and Tushar Singh contributed 53 runs off 39 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes), together stitching a 95‑run stand in just 9.5 overs. Their aggressive intent reduced the required run‑rate and put the Warriors under pressure. Captain‑bowler V. Vyshak tried to disrupt Sisodia with verbal sparring, but it had no impact on the scoreboard.

Finishing Touches

After the openers fell, K.V. Aneesh steadied the innings with a 35‑run not‑out, guiding Yodhas home. Despite a late surge from Warriors’ number‑ten Abhishek Prabhakar—who struck four massive sixes in the final over—Yodhas sealed the win well before the allotted 20 overs.

Scorecard & Implications

Eliminator result: Mysuru Warriors 161/9 (20 overs) lost to Shivamogga Yodhas 162/3 (16.1 overs). The triumph propels Yodhas into Qualifier 2, where stiffer competition awaits, while the Warriors’ exit reshapes the state‑level cricket landscape, highlighting the rise of emerging squads.