Mysore, Aug. 28 -- The Mangaluru Dragons have been crowned champions of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 as they won by eight wickets via the VJD method against the Hubli Tigers, in the final, at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium on Thursday.

The Mangaluru Dragons, who were 85/2 in 10.4 overs when rain had the final say, had eight wickets in hand and were 15 runs ahead of the par score during their chase of 155, as per a press release from KSCA.

Having opted to bat first, the Hubli Tigers were off to a brisk start with Mohammed Taha taking on the attack while Devdutt Paddikkal held up his end. The openers put on 38 before Padikkal was dismissed for 10 off seven balls, with the score at 38/1, mid-way through the third over...