Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024: In the 16th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024, the Bengaluru Blasters and Mangalore Dragons faced each other at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a thrilling match, Mayank Agarwal led Bengaluru Blasters defeated Mangalore Dragons by six runs and earned two points in the points table. Down below this article will provide you the full details of: Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number?16



After the defeat of Mangalore Dragons, the team is almost out of the tournament. Shreyas Gopal Lead Dragons have played 5 matches in the tournament so far in which the team has won only one match while lost three matches and one match was cancelled. The team is in the second last position in the points table with three points.



Mayank Agarwal lead Bengaluru Blasters is at the top position in the points table. The team has eight points with just one loss and four wins in five matches. The team's run rate is the best compared to all other teams (+1.392)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Review</h2>



In the 16th match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024, Mangalore Dragons won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Bengaluru Blasters scored 144 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 20 overs. Kranthi Kumar scored 39 runs in 28 balls while Suraj Ahuja scored 38 runs in 25 balls. This was captain Mayank Agarwal's second consecutive golden duck of this tournament.



In the bowling department, Abhilash Shetty took four wickets for just nine runs in four overs for Mangalore Dragons, whereas MB Darshan took four wickets for 31 runs in four overs while Macneil Noronha took one wicket.



Chasing the target of 144 runs, Mangalore Dragons could only score 138 runs at the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Nikin Jose played an innings of 61 runs with the help of three fours and three sixes for the team.



Bowling duties were equally impressive for Bengaluru Blasters. Santok Singh and Kranthi Kumar took two wickets each while Naveen MG, Lavish Kaushal and Shubhang Hegde took one wicket each.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number?16</h2>



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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number?16

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Smriti Mandhana has been the best all-format women's cricketer for Team India for a while now. She is consistently scoring runs and breaking records with her bat. That's what she did in the ongoing ODI match against the Ireland women. The third game between India women and Ireland women is underway at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
India won the toss and decided to bat first. Captain Mandhana, along with youngster Pratika Rawal, went on to register a massive opening stand. Both batters added 233 runs in just 26.4 overs. This is the fourth 100-run opening stand between the opening duo for India in just 6 innings.
Mandhana slammed her 10th WODI ton and reached the landmark in just 70 balls. With that, she recorded the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian women's cricketer. She went past Harmanpreet Kaur's tally of an 87-ball hundred. With this, the Indian opener also achieved a number of records.
<h2>Smriti Mandhana creates havoc with her 70-ball ton in third ODI in Rajkot</h2>
The left-hander reached her century off just 70 balls and registered the fastest ODI ton by an Indian women cricketer. This was her 10th ton in this format, and she became the first Indian to reach the double figure in ODI centuries by an Indian women cricketer. Now, she has the joint-third most centuries in WODIs.
Australia's Meg Lanning (15), New Zealand's Suzie Bates (13), and England's Tammy Beaumont (10) are ahead of her only. Mandhana got out after scoring 135 runs off just 80 balls, with 12 fours and seven sixes, with a strike rate of 168.75. With this, she also equalled Harmanpreet's record for most sixes by an Indian women cricketer in an ODI innings.
Harmanpreet did it against Australia during the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup when she slammed an unbeaten 171 off 115 balls. The left-hander has scored 996 runs since 2024 in WODIs in just 16 innings with four half-centuries and five centuries, while no other batter has reached even the 700-run mark.
She also added the third-highest opening stand of 233 along with Pratika in this game. Notably, Mandhana is leading the team as Harmanpreet has been rested from this series. India have already won the first two games, and they are looking for a 3-0 whitewash here.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jasprit-bumrah-adds-another-feather-to-his-wings-wins-major-icc-award-after-historic-bgt-performance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jasprit Bumrah adds another feather to his wings; wins major ICC award after historic BGT Performance</a>

Smriti Mandhan reaches her 10th WODI century off just 70 balls.

Smriti Mandhana scores her 10th century in ODIs. She completed her hundred off just 70 balls.

Record Alert: Smriti Mandhana shatters World Record; achieves rare feat with her stunning ton in 3rd ODI in Ranjkot

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Jasprit Bumrah has been the best all-format player, not just for Team India but in the whole cricket world. The pacer has been at the peak of his career and has been delivering across all formats in different situations. He was India's MVP during the T20 World Cup 2024 and helped India to win the long-awaited ICC title after a decade.
As a result, he won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024. Even in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he was India's best player, and one can say the best player across two teams.
He finished the series with the most wickets and went on to take the most wickets in the series. Hence, the International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded him with another big ICC award for his phenomenal performances in Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah wins "Player of the Award" for December after a historic BGT performance.</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been at the top of his game since he made his comeback from the injury. He has been performing consistently across all formats and was India's best bowler in the BGT 2024-25. Bumrah finished the series with 32 wickets in five tests at an unbelievable average of 13.06.
He took three fifers and two four-wicket hauls in the nine innings he bowled. As a result, he won the "Player of the Award" for December for his exceptional performance. Not just this, the ace pacer also achieved the rare feat of the highest rating in a test by an Indian bowler ever. With his consistent performance last month, he moved to the No. 1 ranking in Test and achieved this feat.
He competed with the Australian captain Pat Cummins and South Africa's Dane Paterson for this award. Apart from the "Player of the Month" award, Jasprit Bumrah is also nominated for two other awards. He is nominated for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award and the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year as well. Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets in international cricket.
His performance across formats was commendable, and he would be hoping to win the other two ICC awards as well. Bumrah will be a key player for India in the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but his availablity is still a concern. Team India will hope that he gets fully fit before the time.
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Jasprit Bumrah defeated Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson to win this ICC award.

Jasprit Bumrah finished the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with most wickets. He took 32 wickets in five tests.

Jasprit Bumrah adds another feather to his wings; wins major ICC award after historic BGT Performance

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The 38-year-old Indian spinner, known for his sharp cricketing mind and mastery over the ball, recently opened up about his unexpected decision to retire mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
“For me, what matters is playing with honesty and passion. I don’t need a farewell game. The happiness and experiences the game has given me are more than enough,” said Ravichandran Ashwin, addressing his retirement from international cricket. 
Ashwin's announcement, made after the third Test in Brisbane, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Fans and pundits were taken aback by the abruptness of the decision, especially since he had been a key figure in Indian cricket for over a decade.
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However, Ashwin made it clear that the decision was instinctive, coming from a place of self-awareness rather than external pressures. He revealed on his YouTube channel, “When you know your time is up, there’s no point in dragging it further. My creativity on the field felt like it had run its course.”
Reflecting on the events leading to his retirement, Ashwin explained how his fluctuating role in the team influenced his decision. “You think what happened? I did not play the first Test. I played the second but did not play the third. It was possible I could play the next or not play the next. This is a side of my creativity and I was looking to explore it. At that time, I felt my creativity was over, so it was over. It was simple” he said. The Tamil Nadu cricketer, who has always been known for his articulate thoughts, emphasized that his retirement was not about controversies or conflicts but about moving forward when he felt ready.
The idea of a farewell game, often seen as a ceremonial way to honor a cricketer’s career, was something Ashwin dismissed outright. “Imagine if I want to play a farewell Test but I do not deserve a place. Imagine, I am only in the team because it is my farewell Test. I don't want that,” he remarked. He elaborated that the essence of cricket lies in the joy it brings, not in grand exits or extended applause.
Ashwin's humility and grounded approach to the sport shone through as he said, “The game has given me so much already; I have no complaints.”
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Ashwin also touched upon his aspirations post-retirement. While he left the Indian dressing room, he hinted at continuing his cricketing journey elsewhere. “I still have cricket left in me, but it’s about finding the right space to explore it. For now, I’m happy to leave when people are asking ‘why’ instead of ‘why not,’” he said with a smile.
As one of India’s finest off-spinners, Ashwin's legacy is monumental. With 537 Test wickets in 106 matches and a combined total of 765 international wickets, he stands as one of the country’s greatest bowlers. Only Anil Kumble has more wickets for India. Beyond numbers, his ability to outthink batters and adapt to different conditions made him a game-changer on the field.
While his departure may seem sudden, it is quintessential Ashwin—methodical, introspective, and unafraid to take bold steps. As fans come to terms with his decision, one thing is clear: Ravichandran Ashwin’s contribution to Indian cricket will remain etched in history, not for how it ended, but for how it unfolded with brilliance and integrity.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, citing self-awareness. Rejecting a farewell game, he emphasized cricket's joy over ceremonial exits, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in Indian cricket.

Ashwin's instinctive retirement highlights humility and self-awareness, valuing cricket's joy and legacy over traditional farewell gestures. A remarkable journey concludes.

Ashwin Opens Up on his Retirement, Says "I am only in the Team Because..."

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In what will be disappointing news for the Sanju Samson fans, the keeper-batter is unlikely to cut into the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the Kerala batter is unlikely to be part of the ODI setup for India. 
There were reports earlier that suggested that Sanju Samson would be the second-choice keeper in the team, with Rishabh Pant being the first-choice keeper. However, that won't be the case, as even after KL Rahul was touted to play as a specialist batter, Samson won't be part of the squad. 
As per the reports, it is learned Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is learned that Jurel is expected to get the preference in the team along with Rishabh Pant. 
<h2>BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI </h2>
The reports claimed that BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI setup. While Sanju Samson, who hit three centuries in T20Is in 2024, will be the first-choice keeper in the shortest format of the game. 
Dhruv Jurel hasn't made his debut for India in the ODIs. But has performed exceptionally well in Tests. The keeper-batter has shown great maturity in the longest format of the game, which impressed the selectors as they decided to give a long rope. 
Dhruv Jurel also has been named in the Indian squad for the T20I series against England. With Sanju Samson being the first-choice keeper, it is likely that Jurel will get a chance in the XI for the five-match series. He has played two games in the shortest format of the game. 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be announcing the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 19th January. Rohit Sharma is set to lead the team, and it will be a massive opportunity for the team to make a comeback after having a horrendous outing in Test cricket of late.
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Sanju Samson to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sanju Samson to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? HUGE update arrives from the Indian camp

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England's Bilateral tour of India is set to commence with the five-match T20 International series which is slated to start from the 22nd of January onwards. The Three Lions have also unveiled their squad for this upcoming tour of India and now they are preparing to travel to India but before this, one player of England's team is facing certain issues. 
It has been learned that he has not received his Indian visa yet, due to which the picture regarding him travelling with the English team to India is not clear yet. We are talking about Saqib Mahmoud, a fantastic fast bowler of the Three Lions. 
<h2>England have set up their training camp in Abu Dhabi</h2>
Whenever the 2019 World Cup winners travel to India for a bilateral series assignment, they first set up a training camp in Abu Dhabi. This time around too, the situation is the same. A news report of ESPNCricinfo has revealed that Saqib may not be a part of the Abu Dhabi training camp till his visa issues get sorted out. 
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are hopeful that the 27-year-old speedster receives his visa before the commencement of the T20 International series on the 22nd of January.
<h2>Due to his Pakistani origin, the visa approval is getting delayed</h2>
It's believes that the main reason behind the delay in the visa approval of 27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is his Pakistani origin. In the past too, English players who have a Pakistani origin have encountered such issues. Last year, when the Three Lions came to India for the Test-Series, spinner Shoaib Bashir also faced issues related to his Indian visa. 
Due to this, he missed the opening Test-Match in Hyderabad but after sorting out the problems, he played in the remaining matches of the series. 
<h2>The case of Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid is clear</h2>
Although the ECB has not commented on this entire matter, the board still hopes that Saqib will land on Indian soil before the start of the first T20I between the Suryakumar Yadav-led team and England. The squad announced by the ECB consists of two more players who have Pakistani origin and they are, Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid. 
Adil Rashid has played a lot of matches on Indian soil so his visa was never an issue while Rehan also played the Test-Series in India last year so his case is pretty clear too.
<h2>This is how Saqib's International career has been so far</h2>
27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is not only included in the T20I series team, he has also been given a chance in the ODI team. He will also go to Pakistan and play the Champions Trophy matches for England . If we talk about his career so far, Saqib has played 18 T20 International matches for England and has dismissed 18 batters in this format so far. At the same time, he also has 14 scalps next to his name by featuring in nine One-Day International contests.
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Saqib Mahmood of England celebrates picking up a wicket versus West Indies | Image: Getty Images

Saqib Mahmood, England Cricket Team's Pakistani origin star has not received his Indian visa yet which is causing issues for the team ahead of their tour of India

England's star seamer Saqib Mahmood has not received his Indian visa yet