Bengaluru, July 9 -- Skipper Karun Nair produced a captain's knock under pressure as Coastal Kings Mangaluru snatched a thrilling three-run victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the final league fixture of the DACSS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament here on Wednesday, securing second place and a coveted Qualifier 1 berth.
In a contest that went down to the final over despite the playoff positions already being confirmed, Mangaluru held their nerve to defend 169 and finish the league stage with 11 points from 10 matches.
The victory earned them a direct clash with table-toppers Bengaluru Blasters in Qualifier 1 on Friday, while Shivamogga Yodhas will meet Mysore Warriors in the Eliminator.
Leading from the front once again, Nair rescued Mang...