Mysuru, June 19 -- Fans will be treated to double-header action on Saturday as the fifth season of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 gets underway at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Mysuru.

The opening day will see Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters take on Gulbarga Mystics, before Shivamogga Yodhas face Mysore Warriors in the evening fixture. The tournament will run from June 20 to July 12, 2026, across Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru, with six franchises battling across 34 matches, a release said.

Adding to the excitement, a glittering opening ceremony will be held between the two matches. The ceremony will feature a special performance by iconic Kannada singer and music director Vijay Prakash, while cricketing legend Roger Binny will unveil the Seaso...