MRKPL-M19-Bijapur Bulls vs Rockstars at Mysuru on 13.09.15-Bijapur Bulls won by 97 runs

B Akhil scored a quikfire 69 not out in this game – his first fifty coming in 22 balls – and helped his team to a facile 97 run win over Rockstars. B Akhil {69 not out} and M Nidesh {57} and their stand worth 67 for the fifth wicket helped Bijapur Bulls to post a score of 197 for 5 in the allotted twenty overs. C Raghu was the pick of the bowlers for Rockstars with a bag of 2 for 13.

Rockstars on the had did not have the batsmen to chase the imposing total and folded up at 100 for 9. KP Appanna, SN Raju and KC Cariappa shared the six wickets between them, while the remaining three wickets that fell in the Rockstar’s innings were shared by A Somanna, A MIthun and D Chougule.

MRKPL-M20-Hubli Tigers vs Namma Shivamogga at Mysuru on 13.09.15-Hubli Tigers won by 15 runs

Hubli Tigers opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted 177 for 5 in the allotted 20 overs. The opening partnership of 108 runs between Mohd Taha {64} and inform KB Pawan {47} was instrumental in Hubli Tigers posting the match winning total. S Gopal was the most successful bowler for Namma Shivamogga with 3 for 34.

SH Kirmani – the inform opener for Namma Shivamogga – continued his form with the willow and scored his fourth fifty of the tournament. He made 89 in this game. His knock went in vain as his team were dismissed all out for 162 leaving Hubli Tigers victors by 15 runs. CK Akshay, PA Jain, Shivil Kaushik reaped the harvest by picking up two wickets each. Much was expected of skipper STR Binny – he failed to deliver – was dismissed for a first ball duck – much to the disappointment of not only of his team but also of the spectators. From 91 for 5, they lost the remaining five wickets for 71 runs and were dismissed all out for 162. Most of these 71 runs came from the blade of SH Kirmani. 40 runs were added for the seventh wicket between SH Kirmani and B Gulecha after Namma Shivamogga lost its six wickets for 91 runs. SH Kirmani departed at 158 and his wicket was the seventh wicket to fall in Namma Shivamoga’s innnings. Four runs later it was all over for Namma Shivamoga as they failed to reach the target by 15 runs.

MRKPL-M21-Belagavi Panthers vs Bellary Tuskers at Mysuru on 14.09.15-Bellary Tuskers won by seven wickets

Belagavi Panthers posted a none-too-comfortable total of 136 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs and Bellary Tuskers found an easy target to romp by seven wickets. Prasanna Patil put breaks on the Belagavi Panthers bandwagon with a bag of 3 for 20. AM Reddy, celebrtated his 24th birthday by scoring 35 runs.

Batting second, B Chipli and Amit Verma made mincemeat of R Vinay Kumar’s bowling brigade. Both scored half centuries and ensured a 111 runs partnership between them. Captain B Chipli scored 63, while Amit Verma made 58 not out.

The following qre some of the stats highlights of this game. Amit Verma’s first run in this game gave him an aggregate of 600 runs in KPL. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 657. He became the fifth batsman in KPL to total 600 plus runs. Others are – MA Agarwal {740], R Jonathan {699}, B Chipli {722} and KK Nair {669}

Thus this game became the first game in which two batsmen with 600 plus runs are batting together in the same innings of a game in KPL – B Chipli and Amit Verma are the two batsmen.

This game is unique in KPL as it has three batsmen with 600 plus runs to their credit played this game – R Jonathan {699}, B Chipli {722} and Amit Verma {656}

B Chipli’s 63 in this game represent his sixth fifty in KPL. He now shares the record for most fifties in KPL with RK Sabharwal. Both the batsmen have scored six fifties.

B Chipli became the fourth batsmen to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL. At the end of this game, his boundary fours aggregate read 63 Others to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL are – KK Nair {67} Amit Verma {62} and MA Agarwal {61}

MRKPL-M22 – Mysuru Warriors vs Bijapur Bulls at Mysuru on 14.09.15 – Bijapur Bulls won by seven wickets

A whirlwind knock of 54 not out by J Suchith in just 15 deliveries and a patient knock of 58 by captain-wicket keeper-opener CM Gautham ensured Mysuru Warriors reach 167 for 5.

Off to a good start – an opening stand of 66 runs – through its openerd R Samarth and RR Bhatkal – Bijapur Bulls sailed to a comfortable win to win the game by seven wickets. RV Uthappa scored 49 not out and ensured that more wickets did not fall in Bijapur Bulls innings. He played very sensibly and rotated the strike. He added 37 runs in the company of SN Raju for the third wicket and also added 54 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket with M Nidiesh.

RV Uthappa became the ninth batsman to total 500 plus runs in KPL. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 503. 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}

KPLSH-M22 – Mysuru Warriors vs Bijapur Bulls at Mysuru on 14.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Bijapur Bulls won by seven wickets

A Arjun Hoysala’s boundary aggregate in KPL 2015 read 25. He became the second batsman to score 25 plus boundary fours in KPL 2015. SH Kirmani is the other batsman to score 25 boundary fours in KPL

CM Gautham scored 58 in this game to provide the 113th fifty in KPL. It also provides the 69th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL

CM Gautham’s 58 in this game provides the 19th occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 15th occasion of a wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

J Suchit scored 57 not out in this game to provide the 114th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the eleventh occasion of a Mysuru batsman scoring a fifty in KPL

J Suchith’s 54 not out came in 15 deliveries which is perhaps the fastest fifty in terms of balls faced in KPL.

J Suchith hit six boundary sixes in this game to become the seventh batsman to score six or more boundary fours in KPL

RV Uthappa became the ninth batsman to total 500 plus runs in KPL. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 503. 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}

COMPILED BY HR GOPALA KRISHNA – OFFICIAL STATISTICIAN – FROM MYSURU – FOR KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

KPLSH-M21 – Belagavi Panthers vs Bellary Tuskers at Mysuru on 14.09.15 – First game at 1.30 PM – Bellary Tuskers won by seven wickets

AM Reddy’s aggreggate runs in this edition read 200 at the end of this game. He became the second batsman to total 200 plus runs in KPL 2015 after SH Kirmani. SH Kirmani has totalled 332 runs. AM Reddy was celebrating his 24th birth day today He was born on 14.09.1991.

R Jonathan’s run aggregate in KPL read 699 at the end of this game. He missed the distinction of becoming the second batsman to total 700 runs by just one run. MA Agarwal is the only batsman to total 700 plus runs as on date. He has totalled 740 runs

NC Aiyappa, AA Joshi and B Chipli were playing thier 30th match in KPL. They share the second place in the record for most appearances in KPL. Amit Verma who is playing his 32nd match in KPL holds the record for most appearances in KPL.

Amit Verma’s first run in this game gave him an aggregate of 600 runs in KPL. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 656. He became the fifth batsman in KPL to total 600 plus runs. Others are – MA Agarwal {740], R Jonathan {699}, B Chipli {722} and KK Nair {669}

Thus this game became the first game in which two batsmen with 600 plus runs are batting together in the same innings of a game in KPL

This game is unique in KPL as  three batsmen with 600 plus runs to their credit played this game – R Jonathan {699}, B Chipli {722} and Amit Verma {656}

B Chipli scored 63 runs in this game to provide the 112th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 18th occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in KPL

B Chipli’s run aggregate at the end of this game read 722. He became the second batsman to total 700 plus runs in KPL. MA Agarwal is the other batsman to score 700 plus runs – to be exact 740.

B Chipli and Amit Verma added 111 runs for the third wicket in this game to provide the 18th occasion of batsmen posting a three figure partnership in KPL. It also provides the fourth occasiion of batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the third wicket in KPL. It also provides the fourth occasion of a “Nelson” partnership in KPL.

B Chipli’s 63 in this game represent his sixth fifty in KPL. He now shares the record for most fifties in KPL with RK Sabharwal. Both the batsmen have scored six fifties.

B Chipli became the fourth batsmen to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL. At the end of this game, his boundary fours aggregate read 63 Others to score 60 plus boundary fours in KPL are – KK Nair {67} Amit Verma {62} and MA Agarwal {61}

COMPILED BY HR GOPALA KRISHNA – OFFICIAL STATISTICIAN – FROM MYSURU – FOR KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

KPLSH-M20 – Hubli Tigers vs Namma Shivamogga at Mysuru on 13.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Hubli Tigers won by 15 runs

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 108 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the 135th occasion of batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the 40th occasion of batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership for the first wicket in KPL.

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 108 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the seventh occasion of Hubli Tigers batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the second occasion of Hubli batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership for the first wicket in KPL.

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 108 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the record partnership for the first wicket in KPL. The previous best was 53 runs partnership by the same pair against Belagavi Panthers at Hubballi on 08.09.15

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 108 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the 32nd occasion of batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL 2015. The record for most fifty plus runs partnership in a KPL edition is 46 in 2009 edition.

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 108 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the 17th occasion of batsmen posting a three figure partnership in KPL. It also provides the ninth occasion of batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the first twicket in KPL.

Mohd Taha and KB Pawan added 108 runs for the first wicket in this game to provide the second occasion of Hubli Tigers batsmen posting a three figure partnership in KPL. The other occasion was the 106 runs partnership for the third wicket between KL Rahul and B Akhil against Rockstars at Hubballi on 10.09.14

Thus the 108 runs partnership between Mohd Taha and KB Pawan for the first wicket in this game represent the record partnership for any wicket by Hubli Tigers batsman in KPL.

Mohd Taha scored 64 in this game to provide the 110th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provide the 68th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

Mohd Taha registered his maiden fifty in KPL. It also provides the ninth occasion of Hubli Tigers batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

Hubli Tigers posted a total of 177 for 5 in this game to provide the sixth occasion of it posting a total of 150 plus runs in KPL.

SH Kirmani scored 89 in this game to provide the 111th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provide the 69th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also represents his highest individual score in KPL. His previous best was 87 not out against Rockstars at Hubli on 08.09.15

SH Kirmani scored his fourth fifty of the tournament when he scored 89 in this game. He became the fourth batsman to score four fifties in a single edition of KPL. Others are – J Arunkumar {2009}, MR Beerala {2009} and SA Bhavane {2014}

SH Kirmani scored his fourth fifty of the tournament when he scored 89 in this game. He became the ninth batsman to score four or more fifties in KPL.

SH Kirmani’s aggregate run in this edition of KPL read 332 at the end of this game. He became the seventh batsman to total 300 plus runs in a single edition of KPL. Others are – KL Rahul {347 in 2014}, J Arunkumar {326 in 2009}, G Dhiman {307 in 2009}, SA Bhavane {307 in 2014}, MK Pandey {305 in 2009} and KK Nair {301 in 2014}

COMPILED BY HR GOPALA KRISHNA – OFFICIAL STATISTICIAN – FROM MYSURU – FOR KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

KPLSH-M19 – Bijapur Bulls Vs Rockstars at Mysuru on 13.09.15 – First game at 1.30 PM – Bijapur Bulls won by 97 runs

B Akhil is leading a team on 23rd occasion in KPL. He has led three teams in KPL – Bangalore Provident, Bijapur Bulls and Hubli Tigers. B Akhil is the most capped captain in KPL

M Nidish completed 400 runs in KPL in this game. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 453.

M Nidesh and RV Uthappa added 58 runs partnership for the second wicket in this game to provide the 133rd occasion of batsmen postig a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the 34th occasion of batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership for the second wicket in KPL

M Nidesh and RV Uthappa added 58 runs partnership for the second wicket in this game to provide the 21st occasion of Bijapur Bulls batsmen postig a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the seventh occasion of Bijapur Bulls batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership for the second wicket in KPL

SN Raju and B Akhil added 67 runs partnership for the fifth wicket in this game to provide the 134rd occasion of batsmen postig a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the ninth occasion of batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL

SN Raju and B Akhil added 67 runs partnership for the fifth wicket in this game to provide the 22nd occasion of Bijapur Bulls batsmen postig a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL. It also provides the second occasion of Bijapur Bulls batsmen posting a fifty plus runs partnership in KPL

SN Raju and B Akhil added 67 runs partnership for the fifth wicket in this game provide the record partnership by Bijapur Bulls batsmen for the fifth wicket in KPL. The previous best was 53 runs unfinished partnership between MR Beerala and SP Shinde against Malnad Gladiators at Bangalore on 11.09.09

M Nidesh scored 57 in this game to provide the 108th occaion of a batsman scorinng a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 67th occasion of an opening batsman scorinng a fifty in KPL.

B Akhil scored 69 not out in this game to provide the 109th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 18th occasion of a Bijapur Bulls batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

B Akhil’s 69 not out in this game provide the 17th occaion of a captain scoring a fifty in KPL. It also repreents his third fifty in KPL and his highest score in KPL. His previous best was 56 for Hubli Tigers against Rockstars at Hubli on 10.09.14

Bijapur Bulls posted 197 for 5 in this game to provide its highest team total in KPL. Its previous best was 184 for 5 against Brigadiers at Bangalore on 28.09.10

B Akhil’s 69 not out represent the eleventh occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty against Rockstars in KPL.

B Akhil scored six boundary sixes in his knock of 69 not out in this game. He became the fifth batsman to score six sixes in an inninngs in KPL. Others are – SV Lazarus, KS Ponnappa, J Arunkumar and B Chipli. These five batsmen share the second place amongst the batsmen who have scored six boundary sixes in an innings in a KPL game. MA Agarwal holds the first place with seven sixes to his credit.

B Akhil’s boundary sixes aggregate read 26 at the end of this game. He became the fifth batsman to score 25 plus boundary sixes in KPL. Others are – MA Agarwal {33}, B Chipli {28}, J Arunkumar {26} and R Jonathan {26}.

This win gave Bijapur Bulls its 16th win in KPL and they share the record for most wins in KPL with Belagavi Panthers who also have won 16 games.

COMPILED BY HR GOPALA KRISHNA – OFFICIAL STATISTICIAN – FROM MYSURU – FOR KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

MRKPL-M17- Belagavi Panthers vs Namma Shivamogga at Mysuru – Belgavi Panthers won by five wickets

Riding on inform SH Kirmani’s 56, Namma Shivamogga posted 160 for 7. Kaunian Abbas scored an useful 26. Namma Shivamogga lost its way as it lost three wickets at the score of 100. From 100 for 2, the score card read 100 for 5. S Gopal had the ignominy of becoming the first batsman in KPL to be dismissed run out without facing a delivery. Skipper STR Binny – from whom much was expected – failed to deliver by scoring a meagre seven runs. P Dubey was the most successful bowler with a bag of three for 31.

Belagavi Panthers chase was not rosy as they lost its four wickets for 92 runs and Namma Shivamogga sensed a win at this stage. But Belagavi Panthers had a different idea. R Jonathan {77} and P Dubey {34 not out} and thier 68 runs partnership for the sixth wicket ensured Belagavi Panthers a five wickets victory. Both the batsmen benefited by the shoddy fielding of Namma Shivamogga.

R Vinay Kumar is the only all rounder in the KPL tournament to capture 25 plus wickets and score 450 plus runs. At the end of this game, he has taken 29 wickets and scored 463 runs.

R Jonathan has an aggregate of 679 runs at the end of this game. He now occupies the second place in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs in KPL. The first place is occupied by MA Agarwal who has amassed 740 runs. R Jonathan went past B Chipli who had an aggregate of 651 runs on his way to second position.

This win was Belgavi Panther’s 16th win in KPL and they own the record for most wins in KPL. They went past Bijapur Bulls which has won 15 games in KPL.

MRKPL-M18 – Bellary Tuskers vs Mangalore United at Mysuru on 12.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Bellary Tuskers won by seven runs.

Bellary Tuskers were dismissed for 164 in this game and they defended the total to win the game by seven runs. PU Deshpande {40} and Amit Verma {38} contributed to Bellary Tusker’s total of 164. Mitrakant Yadav was the wrecker-in-cheif with a bag of 4 for 19. His 4 for 19 has the followng accreditations.

His four for 19 in this game to provide the 28th occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in KPL. He became the fifth bowler to capture four or more wickets in KPL on two occasions. He also became the fourth bowler to capture four or more wickets on two occasions in the same edition of KPL. He became the second Mangalore United bowler to capture four wickets on two occasions in the same edition after UB Patel. UB Patel had performed such a feat in KPL 2010

Barring opener RP Kadam {50} and a late rare guard action by BN Bhareth {45 not out} none of the Mangalore United batsman performed creditably to reach the target. Skipper RK Sabharwal was dismissed for a duck. RK Sabharwal collected his fifth duck in KPL when he was dismissed for a duck in this game. He now shares the record for most ducks in KPL with C Raghu, C Raghu has also scored five ducks in KPL.

UB Patel’s wicket aggreate in KPL read 29 at the end of this game. He now shares the record for most wickets representing a single team in KPL with R Vinay Kumar who has also taken 29 wickets representing Belagavi Panthers.

RK Sabharwal held two catches in this game to take his number of catches in KPL to 20. He became the first wicket keeper in KPL to pouch 20 catches. His dismissals aggregate read 33 {20 ct Plus 13 st} at the end of this game. His thirteen stumping dismissals include two stumping dismissals effected in this game. He is the only wicket keeper to effect ten or more stumping dismissals in KPL

Thus RK Sabharwal holds the record for most catches – 20 : most stumpings – 13 and most dismissals – 33 in KPL – all are records in each category in KPL

KPLSH-M18 – Bellary Tuskers vs Mangalore United at Mysuru on 12.09.15 – Second game at 5.30 PM – Bellary Tuskers won by seven runs.

B Chipli was leading Bellary Tuskers in place of DT Patil for this game. Amit Verma was named as Vice captain in place of B Chipli for this game

RK Sabharwal became the second captain to lead a team on 20 plus occasions. This game is his 21st assignment. The record for most captaincy assignments is held by B Akhil who had lead on 22 occasions.

RK Sabharwal held two catches in this game to take his number of catches in KPL to 20. He became the first wicket keeper in KPL to pouch 20 catches. His dismissals aggregate read 33 {20 ct Plus 13 st} at the end of this game. His thirteen stumping dismissals include two stumping dismissals effected in this game. He is the only wicket keeper to effect ten or more stumping dismissals in KPL

Thus RK Sabharwal holds the record for most catches – 20 : most stumpings – 13 and most dismissals – 33 in KPL – all are records in each category in KPL

UB Patel’s wicket aggreate in KPL read 29 at the end of this game. He now shares the record for most wickets representing a single team in KPL with R Vinay Kumar who has also taken 29 wickets representing Belagavi Panthers.

Bijapur Bulls were dismisssed all out for 164 in this game to provide the 20th occasion of a team dismissed all out in KPL. It also provides the second occasion of a team dismissed all out after scoring 150 plus runs in KPL.

Mitrakant Yadav captured four for 19 in this game to provide the 28th occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in KPL.

Mitrakant Yadav became the fifth bowler to capture four or more wickets in KPL on two occasions. He also became the fourth bowler to capture four or more wickets on two occasions in the same edition of KPL.

Mitrakant Yadav became the second Mangalore United bowler to capture four wickets on two occasions in the same edition after UB Patel. UB Patel had performed such a feat in KPL 2010

RK Sabharwal collected his fifth duck in KPL when he was dismissed for a duck in this game. He now shares the record for most ducks in KPL with C Raghu, C Raghu has also scored five ducks in KPL.

Abhishek Bhat returned with figures of 3 for 45 in this game to provide the 16th occasion of a bowler conceding 45 plus runs in an innings in KPL. Prasidh Krishna returned with figures of 2 for 46 in this game to provide the 17th occasion of a bowler conceding 45 plus runs in an innings in KPL.

RP Kadam scored 50 in this game to provide the 107th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 66th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL

COMPILED BY HR GOPALA KRISHNA – OFFICIAL STATISTICIAN – FROM MYSURU – FOR KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

KPLSH-M17-Belagavi Panthers vs Namma Shivamogga at Mysuru – First game at 1.30 PM – Belgavi Panthers won by five wickets

SH Kirmani became the first batman to complete 200 runs in KPL 2015. He reached the landmark when he was on 13 during his knock of 56. At the end of this game, his run aggregate in KPL 2015 read 243.

SK Kirmani scored 56 in this game to provide the 106th occasion of a batsman scoring fifty plus runs in KPL. It also provides the 21st occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL 2015

SK Kirmani’s 56 in this game provides the 66th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in KPL. It also provides the 14th occasion of a wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty in KPL.

SH Kirmani’s 56 in this game provides his third fifty in KPL 2015. He became the first batsman in KPL to score three fifties. Others to score two fifties in KPL 2015 are – KK Nair {02}, AM Reddy {02}, R Vinay Kumar {02} and KB Pawan {02}

S Gopal was dismissed run out for a duck without facing a delivery to provide the first occasion of a batsman dismissed run out for a duck without facing a delivery in KPL.

SH Kirmani also holds the record for most sixes in KPL 2015. He has scored 12 boundary sixes and is the first batsman to score ten or more sixes in KPL 2015,

R Vinay Kumar’s wicket aggregate in KPL read 29 at the end of this game. He now occupies the second place amongst the bowlers who have captured most wickets in KPL. He went past UB Patel who had 28 wickets on his way to the second place. K Gowtham occupies the first place with 32 wickets

R Vinay Kumar now owns the record for most wickets by a bowler representing a single team in KPL. He went past UB Patel who had taken most wickets representing a single team. R Vinay Kumar has represented Belgavi Panthers while UB Patel has represented Mangalore United.

K Gowtham’s 32 wickets aggregate in KPL has come when he has represented three teams – Malnad Gladiators, Belgavi Panthers and Mysuru Warriors

AM Reddy and MA Agarwal scored identical runs of 12 each as openers in this game to provide the third occasion of both the openers scoring identical runs in KPL.

G Chiranjeeve effected a stumping dismissal in this game to provide the 65th occasion of a wicket keeper effecting a stumping dismissal in KPL

Namma Shivamogga has posted a tea total of 160 plus runs in four games out of the five games they played in KPL 2015. Namma Shivamogga has made its debut in KPL this season. This is the fifth game for Namma Shivamogga.

MA Agarwal has an aggregate of 61 boundary fours at the end of this game. He became the second batsman to total 60 plus boundary fours in KPL after KK Nair. KK Nair has scored 65 boundary fours.

R Vinay Kumar is the only all rounder in the KPL tournament to capture 25 plus wickets and score 450 plus runs. At the end of this game, he has taken 29 wickets and scored 463 runs.

R Jonathan has an aggregate of 679 runs at the end of this game. He now occupies the second place in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs in KPL. The first place is occupied by MA Agarwal who has amassed 740 runs. R Jonathan went past B Chipli who had an aggregate of 651 runs on his way to second position.

R Jonathan’s boundary fours aggregate read 52 at the end of this game. He became the tenth batsman to score 50 plus boundary fours in KPL. Others are MA Agarwal {61}, B Chipli {59}, KK Nair {65}, Amit Verma {55}, RK Sabharwal {57}, DT Patil {51}, J Arunkumar {50}, VST Naidu {54} and G Dhiman {53}

R Jonathan’s 77 in this game provide the 107th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in KPL

R Jonathan’s boundary sixes aggregate read 26 at the end of this game. He became the third batsman to score 25 plus sixes in KPL. Others are – MA Agarwal {33} and B Chipli {28}

This win gave Belagavi Panthers its 16th win in KPL and now they own the record for most wins in KPL. They went past Bijapur Bulls which has won 15 games.

COMPILED BY HR GOPALA KRISHNA – OFFICIAL STATISTICIAN – FROM MYSURU – FOR KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

The KPL which had sixteen fixtures at Hubballi in its first leg has now moved to Mysuru for its second leg. The Mysuru fixtures will start from today and conclude on 20.09.15. Mysuru fixtures are furnished below

Sep 12 – Sat Belagavi Panthers vs Namma Shivamogga, 17th Match 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 12 – Sat Mangalore United vs Bellary Tuskers, 18th Match 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 13 – Sun Bijapur Bulls vs Rock Stars, 19th Match 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 13 – Sun Hubli Tigers vs Namma Shivamogga, 20th Match 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 14 – Mon Belagavi Panthers vs Bellary Tuskers, 21st Match 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 14 – Mon Mysuru Warriors vs Bijapur Bulls, 22nd Match 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 15 – Tue Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers, 23rd Match 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 15 – Tue Mangalore United vs Rock Stars, 24th Match 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 16 – Wed Hubli Tigers vs Bellary Tuskers, 25th Match 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 16 – Wed Bijapur Bulls vs Belagavi Panthers, 26th Match 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 17 – Thu Mangalore United vs Namma Shivamogga, 27th Match 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 17 – Thu Mysuru Warriors vs Rock Stars, 28th Match 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 18 – Fri TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 1 1.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 18 – Fri TBC vs TBC, Eliminator 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 19 – Sat TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2 5.30 PM Mysuru
Sep 20 – Sun TBC vs TBC, Final 5.30 PM Mysuru

MRKPL-M15-Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore United at Hubli on 10.09.15 – Match abandoned due to rain and was declared as a No Result Match

KK Nair had a couple of records in this no result game. KK Nair’s first boundary four during his knock of 73 not out in this game gave him his 59th boundary four and with it the record of most boundary fours in KPL. He went past MA Agarwal who had scored 58 boundary fours. His aggregate of boundary fours in KPL read 65 at the end of this game. He earned the distinction of becoming the first batsman in KPL to score 60 plus boundary fours.

KK Nair completed 600 runs in this game when he was on 23 during his knock of 73 not out. At the end of this game, his run aggregate read 650. He became the fourth batsman to total 600 plus runs in IPL. Others are – MA Agarwal {724], B Chipli [608} and R Jonathan {602}

With 650 runs to his credit, KK Nair now occupies the second place in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs in the tournament. MA Agarwal with 724 runs occupies the first place.

MRKPL-M16 – Bellary Tuskers vs Rockstars at Hubli on 10.09.15 – Bellary Tuskers won by ten wickets

Delayed start due to the heavy down pour that affected the first match of the day. Play started at 7.00 PM. 14 overs a side. No strategic time outs.

NRS Prabhu became the first umpire to officiate 25 matches in KPL. This is his 25th match. Matches include TV umpiring assignments also.

Amit Verma became the most capped cricketer in KPL. He is playing his 30th game and became the first cricketer to play in 30 games in KPL

This game witnessed rival captains who also kept wickets for thier teams. K Sudeep was the captain wicket keeper for Rockstars while DT Patil led Bellary Tuskers and kept wickets

Amit Verma captured four wickets for five runs in this game to provide the 27th occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in KPL. He also became the third bowler to capture exact four wickets conceding single digit runs in KPL. Others are – C Raghu – 4 for 8 for Maharajaas against Bijapur Bulls at Bangalore on 10.09.09 and D Nagi – 4 for 9 for Hubli Tigers vs Rockstars at Hubballi on 04.09.15

Rockstars were dismissed for 78 in this game to provide the seventh occasion of a team dismissed all out for a total less than 100 runs in KPL

Bellary Tuskers won this game by ten wickets to provide the second occasion of a team winning a game without losing a wicket in KPL. The other occasion was Mysuru Warriors winning the game against Rockstars at Mysore on 04.09.14. Thus Rockstars became the first team to lose a game by ten wickets on two occasions.