Hubli Tigers Triumph in Rain-Hit Opener

Defending champions Hubli Tigers secured a 15-run victory over Mangaluru Dragons in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 opener. Rain disrupted the match, reducing the target to 80 runs in seven overs. Notable performances included Manish Pandey's unbeaten 24 and KV Siddharth’s 44 for the Dragons.

Defending champions Hubli Tigers kicked off their Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 campaign with a 15-run victory via the VJD method over the Mangaluru Dragons in a rain-affected match on Friday.

The Tigers restricted Mangaluru to 143 for seven in 16 overs before the target was adjusted to 80 runs in seven overs due to rain.

A quick partnership between skipper Manish Pandey, who scored 24 not out, and Thippa Reddy, who added 19 not out, propelled the Tigers to 69 for one in 5.1 overs, 15 runs past the VJD par score.