Shivamogga Yodhas (SMY) defeated Coastal Kings Mangaluru (CKM) by four wickets in Qualifier 2 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The win set up a final against Bengaluru Blasters. Five data points from the cricbuzz commentary feed expose the real margin of victory — not the scoreboard.
Stat #1: The Powerplay Overs – CKM’s Silent Collapse vs SMY’s Controlled Burst
CKM managed 38/2 in the first six overs — a run rate of 6.33, below the tournament average. SMY replied with 45/1. The early wickets killed CKM’s momentum. SMY’s aggressive yet safe start minimized risk. Cricbuzz live scores showed the pressure building from ball one.
Stat #2: Dhanush Gowda’s Four-Wicket Haul – The Wickets That Broke CKM’s Middle Order
Dhanush Gowda’s figures: 4/28. All four wickets fell between overs 8 and 14. He removed CKM’s top-scorer and two others in the middle order. This choke reduced CKM to 143/8. Qualifier odds analysis had projected a higher total for CKM.
Stat #3: Aneesh KV’s 55* Off 39 – The Forgotten Anchor in a Low Chase
Aneesh KV scored 55* off 39 balls. Strike rate: 141. He faced 39 deliveries, anchoring the chase after SMY lost two quick wickets at 32/2. His dot-ball percentage was 25% — lower than CKM’s middle-order batters. Data from the IANS final report confirms this.
Stat #4: The Fielding Differential – 3 Dropped Catches by CKM vs Zero by SMY
CKM dropped three catches. One was a sitter from Aneesh KV when he was on 25. Those drops cost CKM at least 25 extra runs. SMY’s fielding was flawless — one run-out, multiple boundary saves. Odds prediction metrics from CCLCricket show this was the game’s swing factor.
Stat #5: The Death Overs – SMY’s 52 Runs in Last 5 Overs vs CKM’s 38 Runs
In overs 16-20, CKM scored 38 runs and lost three wickets. SMY scored 52 runs with two wickets down. Run rate: SMY 10.4 vs CKM 7.6. Cricbuzz commentary highlighted the key boundaries that sealed the chase.
What These Stats Mean for the Final vs Bengaluru Blasters
SMY’s strengths — powerplay control, death bowling, fielding — will face a sterner test against Bengaluru Blasters. CKM’s middle-order fragility and fielding lapses offer clear lessons. For live updates, check cricbuzz.
| Stat | SMY | CKM |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay Runs (Overs 1-6) | 45/1 | 38/2 |
| Dhanush Gowda Wickets | 4/28 | N/A |
| Aneesh KV Runs/Balls | 55*/39 | N/A |
| Dropped Catches | 0 | 3 |
| Death Overs Runs (Overs 16-20) | 52 | 38 |
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What was the final result of SMY vs CKM Qualifier 2 in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026?
- A: Shivamogga Yodhas (SMY) defeated Coastal Kings Mangaluru (CKM) by four wickets at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, advancing to the final against Bengaluru Blasters.
- Q: Which player took four wickets for SMY and how did it impact the match?
- A: Dhanush Gowda took 4/28 for SMY, removing CKM’s top-scorer and two middle-order batters between overs 8 and 14, reducing CKM to 143/8 and derailing their projected higher total.
- Q: How did Aneesh KV contribute to SMY’s chase?
- A: Aneesh KV anchored the chase with an unbeaten 55 off 39 balls (strike rate 141), maintaining a low dot-ball percentage of 25% and steadying SMY after early wickets at 32/2.
- Q: What was the key fielding difference between SMY and CKM?
- A: CKM dropped three catches, including a sitter from Aneesh KV when he was on 25, while SMY made zero errors, creating a critical fielding differential that favored SMY.
- Q: How did the powerplay overs set the tone for the match?
- A: CKM managed only 38/2 in the powerplay (run rate 6.33, below tournament average), while SMY responded aggressively with 45/1, building early pressure that never let up.
Extended Reading
– [Cricbuzz Live Score: CKM vs SMY Qualifier 2](https://m.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/161183/ckm-vs-smy-qualifier-2-maharaja-trophy-ksca-t20-2026)
– [CCLCricket: Qualifier 2 Odds Analysis](https://cclcricket.com/prediction/shivamogga-yodhas-vs-coastal-kings-mangaluru-qualifier-2-odds/)
– [IANS: SMY to face Bengaluru Blasters in final](https://ianslive.in/shivamogga-yodhas-to-face-bengaluru-blasters-in-the-daccs-maharaja-trophy-ksca-t20-final–20260711182425)