Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 (KPL): Champions, Records & 2025 Guide

You might have heard Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. It was once called Karnataka Premier League, or KPL. But do you know how many IPL stars started their careers here?

Why did KSCA fight to bring it back after two years off? And how did it return stronger than ever? This guide has you covered:

• Full list of champions and insane records history
• 2025 fixtures, top players, and all six teams to follow

Ready to catch up before this season hits? Let’s roll.

Why KSCA Brought Back KPL as Maharaja Trophy

KSCA brought KPL back as the Maharaja Trophy to:

1. Keep Karnataka’s cricket talent pipeline alive
2. Bring in fans and sponsors with IPL stars
3. Clean up KPL’s image after the scandal
4. Boost revenue and keep Karnataka cricket strong

Back in 2019, KPL got axed on the spot because of a match-fixing scandal.

For Karnataka, the cricket nursery of India, it was like someone pulled the plug on everything. This league raised names like KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, and Prasidh Krishna.
It was the stepping stone for young talents chasing IPL dream.

So yeah, KSCA had every reason to fight tooth and nail to bring it back.

In 2022, they made the big move. The league came back as Maharaja Trophy, with a full player draft, stricter rules and proper broadcast deals.

Now it’s a state league that attracts 6 to 8 IPL stars every season.
Honestly, it’s already running ahead of a bunch of other domestic tournaments.
No chance KSCA’s letting this go anytime soon. 🤩

Who Won the Maharaja Trophy?

Here's a quick look at all the winners, from the early KPL era to the rebranded Maharaja Trophy seasons:

Hubli Tigers and Mysore Warriors are tied as the Most Successful Teams in Maharaja Trophy (KPL) History, each with 3 titles.

• Hubli Tigers - Known for lethal bowling power (3 titles)
• Mysore Warriors - Explosive batting, fan-favorite squad (3 titles)
• Gulbarga Mystics - The new powerhouse rising in recent years (2 titles)

With IPL stars like Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal in the mix, the tournament had serious star power. Fans were hooked match after match.

What to Expect in Maharaja Trophy 2025 Season

2025 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is set to begin on August 11 and will run till August 28.

A total of 34 matches will be played within two weeks, with double-headers every day at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

It’s a short tournament, but the energy and intensity are right up there with IPL. If you’re a cricket fan, this one’s going to hit the spot.
👉 Click here for the full schedule and details.

2025 season of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 will feature six teams:

• Mysuru Warriors
• Hubli Tigers
• Bengaluru Blasters
• Gulbarga Mystics
• Mangaluru Dragons
• Shivamogga Lions

Mayank Agarwal just won IPL 2025 with RCB, and now he’s leading Bengaluru Blasters in Maharaja Trophy. Straight from one trophy chase to another. Big vibes.🔥

But there’s a big change this year.
Due to the crowd surge incident during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations, the entire tournament will be played behind closed doors. There will be no fans in the stadium, all action will be on screen.

2025 Maharaja Trophy Live Streaming Details

You won’t miss a thing from home. Here are 6 easy ways to stream the 2025 Maharaja Trophy live.

Live Streaming Platforms (India):

• Star Sports (TV Broadcast)
• Disney+ Hotstar (App & Web streaming)
• Vegas11 (All matches live + ₹10 free when you sign up)
• FanCode (For extra data overlays)

For International Fans:

• KSCA Official YouTube Channel (may stream select matches or highlights)
• local broadcasters in your region or use Hotstar with VPN .

Top Single-Match Records in Maharaja Trophy (KPL)

• Highest Individual Score: Mayank Agarwal - 102 runs (2022)
• Most Wickets in an Innings: Jagadeesha Suchith - 5 wickets for 6 runs 5/6 (2022)
• Most Sixes in an Innings: Mayank Agarwal - 10 sixes (2022)
• Fastest Fifty / Century: Manish Pandey - 50 runs in 15 balls(2017) / Pavan Deshpande - 100 runs in 46 balls (2019)

Just look at these insane records and you’ll understand why fans are hooked on the Maharaja Trophy.
Any match could flip in seconds. A player might suddenly explode with a wild performance that deserves a highlight reel.

Let’s rewind to 2017. That’s when Manish Pandey smashed a fifty in just 15 balls and left everyone stunned. Fast forward to 2022, Mayank Agarwal went off with a blazing 102 runs in a single match, blasting 10 sixes. From the first over to the final ball, he dominated the field and set two new league records. No one’s managed to top that since.

The Maharaja Trophy might not have the glitz and glam of the IPL, but when it comes to high-octane action on the field, this league can totally keep up. Scroll down for more jaw-dropping records.

Top Run-Scorers in Maharaja Trophy

Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair and Bharat Chipli is the Top Run Machines in Maharaja Trophy.

Before we even list the big scorers, let’s put these numbers in context. In most Indian state-level T20 leagues like Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, TNPL and MPL, a season usually has 6 to 10 matches.

• Scoring 250 to 400 runs in a season already makes you solid.
• Getting 450 or more runs puts you in the elite group.
• Across a career, most players end up with 1,000 to 1,800 runs before they move to IPL or fade out.

Do You Know How Crazy These Players' Numbers Really Are?

These totals we’re talking about? They’re on another level.
This is what state-league legends look like. 👇

1. Mayank Agarwal - 2,150 Runs

Scored 1,419 in the KPL days, then kept piling runs in 2022–24 Maharaja Trophy. Sitting easy at No.1 all-time.

2. Karun Nair - 1,910 Runs

Only three seasons in the new format, but dropped 560 just in 2024. Total around 1,910. Absolute run machine.

3. Bharat Chipli - 1,430 Runs

Retired after the 2019 scandal, but his 1,430 runs still keep him locked in the top 3. That record’s holding strong.

Top Wicket-Takers in Maharaja Trophy

Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Vijaykumar Vyshak are the top wicket-takers in Maharaja Trophy (formerly KPL) history.

Quick refresher: what makes a solid wicket-taker?

• Grabbing 10–15 wickets in a season means you're a key bowler.
• Hit 20 or more, and you’ve got IPL or even national selectors watching.
• Stack up 50–70 career wickets, and you're entering all-time legend territory.

1. Jagadeesha Suchith(89 wickets)

The left-arm spin master. Always on point, keeps the pressure up, and knows exactly when to strike. Easily one of the deadliest finishers in the league.

2. Krishnappa Gowtham(73 wickets)

Back in the KPL era, this off-spinner was pure terror. His 8 for 15 spell? Unreal stuff. Basically wiped out an entire lineup by himself.

3. Vijaykumar Vyshak(62 wickets)

Quiet but deadly. Keeps racking up wickets and breaking rhythm when it matters most. One of the most reliable bowlers in the Maharaja Trophy.

For batters, these guys are straight-up bosses. When they’re on the pitch, everyone’s on edge. Wicket Kings? More like game-breakers 😎