The Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is returning for its fourth installment in August 2025, this time with Swamiji Online as the sponsor. The tie-up is introducing a new level of excitement to Karnataka’s premier franchise T20 tournament, as the event is shifting location and also hosting some of the best clubs in the state. With this sponsorship, Swamiji Online is looking to expand the game’s viewership, provide a boost to homegrown talent, and also endorse their values with the discipline and vigor of cricket.
Tournament Dates, Venue, and Format
- Dates: August 11 to 28, 2025
- Venue: Because of safety matters and no police clearance in Bengaluru, the event now will be in Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium, Mysuru instead of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Format: Six teams will play round-robin matches, top four move to Qualifier I, Eliminator, Qualifier II, and the Final on August 28.
- Teams: Gulbarga Mystics, Hubli Tigers, Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters, Mangaluru Dragons, Mysuru Warriors, and Shivamogga Lions.
- Matches: There are 34 matches total, most as double-headers during the tournament days.
Strong Teams and Key Names
Past Champions
- 2022 – Gulbarga Mystics, runner-up Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters
- 2023 – Hubli Tigers, runner-up Mysuru Warriors
- 2024 – Mysuru Warriors, runner-up Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters
Star Players in 2025
- Mysuru Warriors: Karun Nair, Manish Pandey
- Bengaluru Blasters: Mayank Agarwal
- Hubli Tigers: Devdutt Padikkal, Abhinav Manohar
- Mangaluru Dragons: Shreyas Gopal
- Gulbarga Mystics: Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Shivamogga Lions: Vidwath Kaverappa, Vasuki Koushik
Why Mysuru Became the New Host
Earlier in June, a stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL festivities resulted in 11 deaths, prompting the officials to deny clearance for major events at that stadium. As a result, the Karnataka State Cricket Association made the decision to host all the matches at Mysuru. Although it was an impromptu change, most veteran players and fans welcomed it as they looked back fondly upon Mysuru’s cricketing past.
Preparations now consist of temporary stands, improved pitch maintenance, and crowd control strategies. For others, the transformation is not merely for safety but also back to a stadium that holds emotional value to the sport.
Broadcast and Final Match
All the matches are to be telecast live on Star Sports channels in both Kannada and English, with digital streaming to be managed by Fancode. The Final is to take place on August 28, and it should prove to be a close competition between the two top teams of the league.
Conclusion
The Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 here is not just a cricket contest, it’s a fusion of Karnataka’s cricket culture and Swamiji Online‘s vision of holistic sports development in the coutry. For more information regarding matches. With a fresh location, strong teams, and committed sponsorship, the tournament is all-set to provide tough cricket and thrilling moments.
For everything regarding Maharaja 2025, whether it is 360° coverage of the matches and all the upcoming updates, you can keep following Swamiji Online News Website and the social media handles.
