Mysuru: Opening batter Mohammad Taha’s sensational ton helped Hubli Tigers register 29-run win against the Shivamogga Lions on Day-2 of KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Manasagangothri campus here yesterday.
The talented 31-year-old scored a blistering knock of 101 runs off 53 balls studded with 10 fours and 6 sixes in a knock that saw him showcase composure and experience. It has taken only three matches in the fourth season to witness a swashbuckling century that saw Taha score as many as 24 runs in one over.
Skipper Devdutt Padikkal, who came in at No. 3, backed Taha’s knock with a valuable 52 off 32 balls. Their resolute 100-run partnership off 57 balls helped them build a strong target of 216 runs losing just 4 wickets in 20 overs.
It was an insurmountable target for Shivamogga Lions despite the efforts of opener Dhruv Prabhakar, who scored 30 off 22 balls and impact player K. Rohit Kumar, who came in for Deepak Devadiga. The duo scored 25 runs for the third-wicket partnership to bring some stability to their chase. Having opted to bowl first after winning the toss may have proved costly for the Lions who ended up losing early wickets. Joshi remained unbeaten on 79 runs, scoring 3 fours and 9 sixes while Aneeshwar added 32 runs to their total of 187 for six wickets in 20 overs.
Mysore Warriors bow to Gulbarga Mystics
In the other match, Mysore Warriors went down against Gulbarga Mystics. Having elected to bat first, Mysore Warriors scored 184/9 in 20 overs with M. Venkatesh scoring 77 runs off 50 balls. He was ably supported by S.U. Karthik (36 runs off 17 balls) and Harshil Dharmani (40 runs off 23 balls).
For Gulbarga Mystics, Lavish Kaushal picked up three wickets and Monish Reddy scalped two wickets. Later, chasing the target of 185 runs, Gulbarga Mystics scored 187 in 18 overs losing just two wickets.
Nikin Jose scored 52 not out off 39 balls, R. Smaran (52 not out of 22 balls) and Prajwal Pavan (45 runs off 33 balls).
Brief Scores
Mysore Warriors 184/9 in 20 overs (M. Venkatesh, 77, S.U. Karthik 36 runs, Harshil Dharmani 40, Lavish Kaushal 3/38, Monish Reddy 2/30) lost to Gulbarga Mystics 187/2 in 18 overs (Nikin Jose 52 not out, R. Smaran 52 not out, Prajwal Pavan 45 runs in 33 balls, C.A. Karthik 1/23, Yashovardhan Parantap 1/44).
Hubli Tigers: 216/4 in 20 overs (Mohd. Taha 101, Devdutt Padikkal 52, K. Shrijith 27; Vidhwath Kaverappa 2/39, V. Koushik 1/30, A. Doddamani 1/28) beat Shivamogga Lions: 187/ 6 in 20 overs (Aniruddha Joshi 79, Aneeshwar Gautam 32, Dhruv Prabhakar 30; Nishchith Pai 42/2, K.C. Cariappa 28/2).
This post was published on August 13, 2025 6:21 pm