Gulbarga Mystics Dominate with Explosive Opening Partnership to Crush Shivamogga Lions

In a stunning display of dominance, openers Luvnith Sisodia and Nikin Jose led the Gulbarga Mystics to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Shivamogga Lions, guided by a revised target of 92. This emphatic win at the Maharaja Trophy snapped the Mystics out of a two-match losing streak while plunging the Lions into their fourth consecutive defeat.

Earlier in the match, Shivamogga Lions were propelled by Dhruv Prabhakar's crucial 44-run knock. His aggressive innings kept the scoreboard active but the team's progress was cut short by rain, leaving them at 127/5 in 15.5 overs. Mystics' bowler Shashi Kumar K emerged as a key figure, taking two pivotal wickets to hinder the Lions.

Chasing the target, Sisodia (58* off 24) unleashed a blitz on the Lions' bowlers, including Vidwath Kaverappa, while Jose (34* off 15) formed a devastating partnership, leading to a chase completed in just 6.3 overs. The Lions started brightly with Nihal Ullal and Prabhakar but crumbled under consistent bowling pressure and Shashi Kumar K's impactful performance.

(With inputs from agencies.)