MRKPL-M27 – Namma Shivamogga vs Mangalore United at Mysuru on 17.09.15 – Mangalore United won by three wickets

Namma Shivamogga batted first in this game after winning the toss. It could muster a none-too-comfortable total of 137 for 7. Skipper STR Binny’s 44 was the main contribtion to Namma Shivamogga’s total. RG More, SK Moinuddin and BN Bharath shared the spoils with two wickets apiece. S Gopal {24} was the other batsman to score 20 plus runs

Mangalore United romped home by three wickets. STR Biiny led his team astutely and made the opponents task difficult a bit difficult. He picked up two wickets and held an acrobatic catch to dismiss opener RP Kadam.

MRKPL-M28 – Mysuru Warriors vs Rockstars at Mysuru on 17.09.15 – Mysuru Warriors won by 75 runs

Riding on an opening stand of 110 runs between Arjun Hoysala and skipper CM Gautham, Mysore Warriors posted a total of 175 for 5 in 20.0 overs. Arjun Hoysala made 73 while CM Gautham scored 42 before he was run out. Nikin Jose who made his debut for Mysuru Warriors made a quickfire 25 in 18 deliveries. Madan Mohan was the pick of the bowlers with a bag of 3 for 21.

Nikin Jose shone with the leather also to return with figure of 6 for 11. His figure represent the best bowling figures in KPL. None of the Rockstars batsmen had a clue to this young lad’s bowling and he virtually toyed with them. Rockstars folded for an exact 100, while Nikin Jose’s figures read an impressive 3.2-0-11-6. Introduced into the attack in the eleventh over, he played havoc to dismiss Rockstats in 16.2 overs. He was born on 21.08.2000 and has completed 15 years just last month

MRKPL-M29-Eliminator – Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore United at Mysuru on 18.09.15 – Hubli Tigers won by nine wickets

Eliminator became an one sided affair as Mangalore United were dismissed for a paltry 101. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, none of the Mangalore United batsmen fared well, thus reducing the contest to become one sided affair. Wickets fell at regular intervals, while D Nagi {3 for 13}, S Kaushik {2 for 25} and K Kamath {2 for 13} made merry. KB Pawan took three catches and the fielding of Hubli Tigers was tidy.

Chasing the modest total, Hubli Tigers romped home by nine wickets. KB Pawan and Mohd Taha ensured that there were no hick ups during the chase and posted their fourth opening stand of 71 before KB Pawan was dismissed run out for 27. Mohd Taha who scored 58 added 31 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket ensured a facile win by nine wickets. KB Pawan aggregated 280 at the end of this game

MRKPL-M30- Qualifier 1 – Belgavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls at Mysuru on 18.09.15 – Bijapur Bulls won by six wickets

This game also turned out to be an one sided contest. Put into bat, Belagavi Panthers posted a none-too-comfortable total of 118 for 8 in 20.0 overs. KP Appanna and KC Cariappa were the wreckers-in-chief. Both the bowlers captured three wickets each. KC Cariappa had a tally of 13 wickets in KPL 2015 as at the end of this game. AM Reddy top scored in Belagavi Panther’s innings with 27.

RV Uthappa’s 50 and useful contributions from opener RR Bhatkal {23}, SN Raju {19*}, B Akhil {13} and M Nidesh {11*} made the chase easy for Bijapur Bulls. RR Bhatkal and RV Uthappa added 73 runs for the second wicket after Bijapur Bulls lost opener R Samarth for a duck to the second delivery of the innings. S Hoover picked up two of the four wickets that fell in Bijapur Bulls’ innings. He returned with 2 for 20 in three overs.

KPLSH_M30-Qualifier-Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls at Mysuru on 18.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Bijapur Bulls won by six wickets

This game was Belagavi Panthers’ 32nd game in KPL and they own the record for most appearances in KPL. They leave behind Mangalore United which has played 31 games in KPL. The first game of today was Mangalore United’s 31st game.

KP Appanna’s tally of wickets in KPL 2015 read 11 at the end of this game. He became the sixth bowler to capture ten or more wickets in KPL 2015. Others are – Mitrakant Yadav {14}, KC Cariappa {13}, KP Appanna {11}. J Suchit {11}, Amit Verma {10} an CA Karthik {10}

KC Cariappa’s tally of wickets at the end of this game read 13. He now stands in the second place amongst the bowlers who have captured most wickets in KPL 2015. Mitrakant Yadav holds the first place with 14 wickets in KPL 2015.
In the previous match between the two teams – in the league stage – Bijapur Bulls had scored the same score 118 for 8 in 20.0 overs and in this game – Belgavi Panthers has poste 118 for 8 in 20.0 overs – A rare statistical coincidence. {26th match of KPL 2015 on 16.09.15}

RV Uthappa’s first boundary six in this game gave him a total of 20 boundary sixes in KPL. At the end of this game his aggregate of boundary sixes read 21. He became the seventh batsman in KPL to score 20 plus boundary sixes. Others are – MA Agarwal {33}, B Chipli {31}, R Jonathan {27}, B Akhil {26}, J Arunkumar {26} and AA Joshi {21}.

RV Uthappa scored 50 in this game to provide the 119th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 16th occasion of wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

RV Uthappa’s run aggreate in KPL 2015 read 252 at the end of this game. He became the fourth batsman to total 250 plus runs in KPL 2015. Others are – SH Kirmani {338}, KB Pawan {280} and Arjun Hoysala {268}

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KPLSH_M29-Eliminator-Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore United at Mysuru on 18.09.15 – First game at 1.30 PM – Hubli Tigers won by nine wickets

KB Pawan took three catchces in this game to provide the third occasion of a fieldsman taking three cathes in KPL 2015. His feat provides the 15th occasion of a fieldsman taking three wickets in KPL

Mangalore United was dismissed for 101 in this game which is its lowest total in KPL. Its previous lowest was 112/9 in 20.0 overs against Bangalore Provident at Banglaore on 29.09.10

Mangalore United was dismissed for 101 in this game to provide the tenth occasion of a team dismissed all out for a total less than 105 in KPL 2015. It also provides the third occasion of a team dismissed all out for a total less than 103 runs in KPL 2015.

KB Pawan and Mohd Taha posted 71 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the fourth occasion of Hubli Tigers batsman posting an opening partnership of 50 plus runs through this pair

KB Pawan now holds the second place among the batsmen who have scored most runs in KPL 2015. At the end of this game his total read 280. The first place is held by SH Kirmani who has a total of 338 runs

Mohd Taha scored 58 runs and remained not out in this game to provide the 119th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 71st occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

Hubli Tigers won this game by nine wickets to provide the fifth occasion of a team winning the game by nine or more wickets in KPL.

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KPLSH-M28 – Mysuru Warriors vs Rockstars at Mysuru on 17.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Mysuru Warriors won by 75 runs

Arjun Hoysala and CM Gautham posted 109 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the ninth occsion of Mysuru Warriors batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the fourth occasiion of Mysuru Warriors batsmen positng a fifty plus runs parternship for the first wicket in KPL.

Arjun Hoysala and CM Gautham posted 109 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the 19th occsion of batsmen posting a three figure partnership in KPL. It also provides the tenth occasiion of batsmen positng a three figure parternship for the first wicket in KPL. It slso provides the third occasion of Mysuru Warriors batsmen posting a three figure partnership in KPL. It also provides the record stand for the first wicket by Mysuru Warriors batsmen in KPL. The previous best was 98 runs unfinished stand between KB Pawan and SA Bhavane against Rockstars at Mysuru on 03.09.14

Charan Teja’a aggregate of boundary sixes read 15 at the end of the game which is a record for most sixes by a Rockstars batsman. The next best was 12 by Rajeev.

Arjun Hoysala’s 73 in this game provides the 117th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 70th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL

Arjuna Hoysala’s total runs in KPL 2015 read 268 at the end of the game. He owns the second place amongst the batsmen who have scored most runs in KPL 2015. The first place is held by SH Kirmani who has amassed 338 runs

Arjuna Hoysala became the third batsman to total 250 plus runs in KPL 2015. Others are – SH Kirmani {338} and KB Pawan {253}

Mysuru Warriors posted 175 for 5 in this game which is its second best total in KPL. Its best is 178 for 7 against Mangalore United at Hubli on 11.09.14. These are the only two occasions of Mysore Warriors posting a total of 175 plus runs in KPL.

Mysuru Warriors 175 for 5 in this gsme provide the fifth occasion of a team posting a total of 175 plus runs in this edition of KPL.

Nikin Jose captured 6 for 11 in this game to provide the third occasion of a bowler to capture five or more wickets in an innings in KPL. It also provides the 31st occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in KPL

Nikin Jose’s 6 for 11 represent the best innings effort by a bowler in KPL. The previosu best was 5 for 17 by DN Sagar for Brigadiers vs Maharaajas at Mysore on 18.09.09

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KPLSH-M27 – Namma Shivamogga vs Mangalore United at Mysuru on 17.09.15 – First game at 1.30 PM – Mangalore United won the game by three wickets

The lone boundary four in this game for SH Kirmani gave his 26th boundary four in KPL 2015. He now holds the record for most boundary fours in KPL 2015. He went past KB Pawan who has scored 25 boundary fours.

SH Kirmani’a aggregate in KPL 2015 read 338. He now owns the seconc place in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs in a single edition of KPL. KL Rahul holds the record with 347 runs

SH Kismani with his 338 runs now holds the record for most runs in a season by a Namma Shivamogga batsman.

RK Sabharwal became the fifth cricketer to appear in 30 plus games in KPL. This game was his 30th game. Others are – Amit Verma {33}, NC Aiyappa [31}, AA Joshi {31} and B Chipli {31}

Namma Shivamogga failed to qualify for the fourth place while Mangalore United earned a place for the fourth place by winning the game by three wickets with five balls to spareaa

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MRKPL-M23-Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers at Mysuru on 15.09.15 – Hubli Tigers won by 24 runs

Reliable Openers of Hubli Tigers – Mohd Taha and KB Pawan put on 75 runs for the first wicket on which Hubli Tigers posted 155 for 7 wickets. CJ Williams batting at number five was the highest scorer with 43 runs. Mohd Taha {37} and KB Pawan {36} were the other principle scorers. D Anand was the pick of the bowlers for Mysuru Warriors with a bag of 3 for 22. He was well supported by K Gowtham who returned with figures of 2 for 28.

Mysuru Warriors the chase tough as it lost wickets at regular intervals. Skipper CM Gautham was the top scorer with 30 runs. J Suchith contributed 27 runs. K Kamath was the wrecker in chief with 3 for 12 in three overs. SL Akshay and Kranthi Kumar returned with figures of 2 for 12 and 2 for 15 respectively.

MRKPL-M24-Mangalore United vs Rockstars at Mysuru on 15.09.15 – Mangalore United won by 16 runs

Mangalore United were reeling against a disciplined bowling attack of Rockstars and its score board read a dismal 103 for 7. At the fall of sixth wicket UB Patel joined AS Brar when the score was exact 100. One run later UB Patel was dropped and he made use of the dropped catch by scoring 25 runs. Mangalore United finished with 145 for 7. UB Patel and RG More added 42 runs in an unfinished stand for the seventh wicket. V Mahesh reaped the harvest by captuing 3 wickets for 21 runs.

Rockstars could muster 129 in its allotted 20 overs. Madan Mohan and veteran C Raghu added 64 runs for the fifth wicket and raised a semblance of victory for Rockstars. Madan Mohan scored 38 while C Raghu scored 49. Rockstars batsman found Mitrakant Yadav too hot to handle, as the left arm spinner finished with 4 for 17. He earned the distinction of becoming the only bowler in the KPL to bag four wickets in an innnings on three occasions.

MRKPL-M25-Bellary Tuskers vs Hubli Tigers at Mysuru on 16.09.15 – Hubli Tigers won by three runs

Hubli Tigers posted 110 for 9 in 20.0 overs and defended the total to win by three runs. Skipper KR Kapoor’s 26 was the highest score in Hubli Tigers innings. Opening batsman KB Pawan {24} and CJ William {20} were the other two batsmen who scored 20 plus runs. CA Karthik bagged three wickets conceding 22 runs.

Disciplined bowling by Hubli Tigers bowlers ensured a win by three runs. S Kaushik was the only bowler to leak 30 plus runs {none for 30}. DT Patil was the top scorer for Bellary Tuskers.

KB Pawan’s two boundary fours in this game gave him an aggregate of 61 boundary fours in KPL. He became the sixth batsman to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL. Others are – KK Nair {67}, B Chipli {63}, Amit Verma {62}, MA Agarwal {61} and RK Sabharwal {60}

Amit Verma and CA Karthik’s wicket tally in KPL 2015 read 10 each respectively. They joined Mitrakanth Yadav {13} and J Suchith {10} who had captured ten or more wickets in KPL 2015.

NC Aiyappa’s aggregate of wickets at the end of the game read 29. He now shares the second place amongst the bowlers who have taken most wickets in KPL with R Vinay Kumar and UB Patel who also have taken 29 wickets. The record for most wickets in KPL is held by K Gowtham who has taken 33 wickets.

This game was won by Hubli Tigers by three runs to provide the 14th occasion of a team winning a game by a single digit run in KPL. Hubil Tigers has won another game by exact three runs against Mangalore United at Bangalore on 06.09.14

DT Patil’s three boundary fours in this game gave him an aggregate of 62 boundary fours in KPL. He became the seventh batsman to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL. Others are – KK Nair {67}, B Chipli {63}, Amit Verma {62}, MA Agarwal {61}, KB Pawan {61} and RK Sabharwal {60}

MRKPL-M26-Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls at Mysuru on 16.09.15 – Belagavi Panthers won by seven wickets

R Vinay Kumar’s lone wicket gave him a total of 30 wickets in KPL. He became the second bowler to capture 30 plus wikcets in KPL after K Gowtham. K Gowthsm has an aggregate of 35 wickets in KPL

With 30 wickets to his credit, R Vinay Kumar now holds the record for most wickets representing a single team in KPL. He went past UB Patel who had taken 29 wickets playing for a single team. R Vinay Kumar represents Belagavi Panthers while UB Patel represents Mangalore United.

R Vinay Kumar led his team astutely to restrict Bijapur Bulls to 118 for 8 – its lowest total in KPL.

R Jonathan’s first run in this game gave him a total of 700 runs in KPL. At the end of this game his total read 705. He became the third batsman in KPL to amass 700 plus runs. Others are – MA Agarwal {740} and B Chipli {724}

S Hoover and R Vinay Kumar with thier partnership of 71 runs runs for the second wicket ensured a facile win of seven wickets. S Hoover scored 41 while R Vinay Kumar remained not out on 60

This win gave Belagavi Panthers its 17th win in KPL. They share the most wins record with Bijapur Bulls who also have 17 wins in KPL

KPLSH-M26-Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls at Mysuru on 16.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Belagavi Panthers won by seven wickets

R Vinay Kumar’s lone wicket gave him a total of 30 wickets in KPL. He became the second bowler to capture 30 plus wickets in KPL after K Gowtham. K Gowtham has an aggregate of 35 wickets in KPL

With 30 wickets to his credit, R Vinay Kumar now holds the record for most wickets representing a single team in KPL. He went past UB Patel who had taken 29 wickets playing for a single team. R Vinay Kumar represents Belagavi Panthers while UB Patel represents Mangalore United.

Bijapur Bulls posted lowest total in KPL when they scored 118 for 8 in this game. Its previous lowest was 120 against Belagavi Panthers at Hubballi on 11.09.14

RV Uthappa became the third batsman to total 200 plus runs in KPL 2015. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 202. Others are – SH Kirmani {332} and KB Pawan {237}. During Belagavi Panthers innings, AM Reddy {202} joined this list to become the fourth batsman.

R Jonathan’s first run in this game gave him a total of 700 runs in KPL. At the end of this game his total read 705. He became the third batsman in KPL to amass 700 plus runs. Others are – MA Agarwal {740} and B Chipli {724}

R Vinay Kumar’s 60 runs in this game provide the 115th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 20th occasion of captain scoring a fifty in KPL.

This win gave Belagavi Panthers its 17th win in KPL. They share the most wins record with Bijapur Bulls who also have 17 wins in KPL

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KPLSH-M25-Bellary Tuskers vs Hubli Tigers at Mysuru on 16.09.15 – First game at 1.30 PM – Hubli Tigers won by three runs

Prasanna Patil opened the bowling for Bellary Tuskers in this game to provide the sixth occasion of a spinner opening the bowling in KPL 2015

KB Pawan scored two boundary fours in this game to take his aggregate of boundary fours to 25 in this edition. He now shares the record for most boundary fours in KPL 2015 with SH Kirmani.

KB Pawan’s two boundary fours in this game gave him an aggregate of 61 boundary fours in KPL. He became the sixth batsman to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL. Others are – KK Nair {67}, B Chipli {63}, Amit Verma {62}, MA Agarwal {61} and RK Sabharwal {60}

Amit Verma and CA Karthik’s wicket tally in KPL 2015 read 10 each respectively. They joined Mitrakanth Yadav {13} and J Suchith {10} who had captured ten or more wickets in KPL 2015.

With these four bowlers capturing ten or more wickets in this edition, the number of occasion of bowlers accounting for ten plus wickets in a single season swelled to 26.

NC Aiyappa’s aggregate of wickets at the end of the game read 29. He now shares the second place amongst the bowlers who have taken most wickets in KPL with R Vinay Kumar and UB Patel who also have taken 29 wickets. The record for most wickets in KPL is held by K Gowtham who has taken 33 wickets.

This game was won by Hubli Tigers by three runs to provide the 14th occasion of a team winning a game by a single digit run in KPL. Hubil Tigers has won another game by exact three runs against Mangalore United at Bangalore on 06.09.14

DT Patil’s three boundary fours in this game gave him an aggregate of 62 boundary fours in KPL. He became the seventh batsman to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL. Others are – KK Nair {67}, B Chipli {63}, Amit Verma {62}, MA Agarwal {61}, KB Pawan {61} and RK Sabharwal {60}

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KPLSH-M24 – Mangalore United vs Rockstars at Mysuru on 15,09,15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Mangalore United won by 16 runs

This game witnesssed rival captains kept wickets for their teams. Mangalore United was lead by RK Sabharwal who kept wickets for his side, while Rockstars were lead by K Sudeep who kept wickets for his side.

V Mahesh returned with figures of 3 for 21 in this game to provide the best bowling figures by a Rockstar bowler in KPL. The previous best was 3 for 42 by Teja against Hubli Tigers at Hubballi on 10.09.14,

Mangalore United became the first team to lose seven wickets against Rockstars in KPL. Prior to this Hubli Tigers had lost six wickets against Rockstars at Hubballi on 10.09.14.

This game witnesses yet another rare occasion in KPL – Rival captain wikcet keepers opened the innnings for their respective teams – For Mangalore United, RK Sabharwal opened the innings and for Rockstars, K Sudeep opened the innings.

Mitrakant Yadav’s tally of wickets in KPL 2015 read 13. His feat of 13 wickets provides the 24th occasion of a bowler captuing ten or more wickets in an edition of KPL.

Madan Mohan and C Raghu 74 plus runs for the fifth wicket in this game to provide the fourth occasion of Rockstars batsmen posting 50 plus runs partnership in KPL. It also represents the highest partnership posted by Rockstars batsmen in KPL. The previous best was 70 runs partnership for the second wicket between Rajeev and Madan Mohan against Namma Shivamogga at Hubballi on 08.09.15.

Mitrakant Yadav captured 4 for 17 in this game to provide the 30th occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in KPL

Mitrakant Yadav became the first bowler in the tournament to capture four wickets on three occasions. He performed the feat in this edition of KPL

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KPLSH-M23 – Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers at Mysuru on 15.09.15 – First game at 1.30 PM – Hubli Tigers won by 24 runs

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 75 runs in this game for the first wicket. This is the third occasion of Hubli Tigers posting an opening partnership of fifty plus runs through this pair in this edition of KPL

KB Pawan became the third batsman in KPL 2015 to total 200 plus runs – SH Kirmnai {332}, KB Pawan {229} and AM Reddy {200)

KB Pawan became the tenth batsman to total 500 plus runs in KPL. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 514. Others are MA Agarwal {740}, B Chipli {722}, R Jonathan {699}, KK Nair {669}, Amit Verma {657}, DT Patil {523}, RK Sabharwal {506} and MK Pandey {504} and RV Uthappa {503}

K Gowtham has now 35 wickets in KPL – most by any bowler across the four editions of KPL

J Suchith’s aggregate of wickets in KPL 2015 read 10 wickets – his feat of ten wickets in this edition provide the 23rd occaion of a bowler capturing ten or more wickets in a single edition of KPL.

J Suchith’s ten wickets in KPL 2015 provide the third occasion of a Mysuru Warriors’ bowler capturing ten or more wickets in a single KPL edition. Other occasions are – J Suchith {16 in 2014] and VV Kumar {10 in 2014}

J Suchith is the only bowler in KPL to capture ten or more wickets in two editions – 16 in 2014 and 10 in 2015.

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