Maharaja T20 2026: Schedule, Venues, and Star Players Revealed
The fifth edition of the Karnataka T20 tournament runs from June 20 to July 12 across three cities.
The fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament is set to begin on June 20, with the opening match between Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters and Gulbarga Mystics. The tournament will feature eight teams, including new franchise Coastal Kings Mangaluru, who make their debut on June 21 against Hubli Tigers.
Several prominent Karnataka cricketers, such as Karun Nair, Manish Pandey, Mayank Agarwal, and Smaran Ravichandran, will participate. However, KL Rahul will miss the competition due to international commitments.
Matches will be held in three cities: Mysuru (June 20-26, 12 matches), Hubballi (June 27-July 3, 12 matches), and Bengaluru (July 5-12, 10 matches). The final phase in Bengaluru will include Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. Live streaming and telecast details are expected to be announced closer to the tournament.