Hubballi, June 27 -- Bengaluru Blasters scored a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Shivamogga Yodhas in the DACSS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Thursday as the event moved its base from Mysuru to Hubballi.

Chasing a challenging 174, the Blasters cruised along comfortably before Praveen Dubey's 15-ball 39 (3 fours, 3 sixes) and captain Shubhang Hedge (11 not out, 12 balls) stitched together a decisive 24-ball 60-run partnership for the unbroken fourth wicket to seal their fourth victory and consolidate their position at the top with eight points, as per a press release from KSCA.

Blasters opener Rohan Patil laid the foundation for a comfortable chase, slamming a 46-ball 62 (5 fours, 2 sixes), adding 65 runs in 7.3 overs for th...