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Follow UsBhuvan Raju’s explosive half-century powered the Bengaluru Blasters to a thrilling victory over the Mysore Warriors, securing their second consecutive win in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. In a match reduced to 18 overs per side, Bengaluru chased down a challenging target of 183. Raju’s 51 off just 24 balls set the tone for the successful chase that saw 16 sixes. Bengaluru’s Naveen MG’s (4/25) earlier spell was pivotal in keeping Mysore’s total within reach despite strong performances from Mysore’s Manoj Bhandage (58*) and Harshil Dhamani (50).
While the run rate staggered initially, Manoj Bhandage and Harshil Dhamani's alliance recovered to put on 85 runs in 57 balls and dominated the middle phase of the innings. In the 14th over, Dhamani broke the shackles and took Shubhang Hedge (27*) for two fours and two sixes to catapult Mysore to 129/5.
Dhamani’s stint at the crease was ended by Naveen MG soon after he completed a 31-ball half-century that included six fours and two sixes. Bhandage’s restrained knock bloomed into an onslaught in the final over as he creamed Lavish Kaushal for two sixes and three fours to accumulate 26 runs. The southpaw's fifty came in 32 balls, helping Mysore surge to 182/6 in 18 overs.
The Blasters will look to keep their momentum going as they take on Shivamogga Lions next on August 18 (Sunday). The Warriors, on the other hand, will face Gulbarga Mystics on the same day, with both matches set to be played in Bengaluru again.
(Inputs from Maharaja Trophy T20 media release)
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