If you are a cricket fan, you must have heard of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023, the premier domestic T20 tournament of Karnataka. The tournament included 16 teams, organized into four groups of four teams each. Check Top 10 Best Players of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023.
The top two teams from each group qualified for the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and the final. Apart from that, the teams from different zones of the state, compete for the coveted trophy and prize money of INR 1 Crore.
Top 10 Best Players of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023
The tournament was a thrilling spectacle of high-quality cricket, with some of the best players from Karnataka and India showcasing their skills and talents. But who made the most impact and left a lasting impression on the fans and the critics?
In this blog post, we will rank the top 10 players of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023, based on various criteria such as runs scored, wickets taken, strike rate, economy rate, and team contribution. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
10. Nikin Jose SJ
The batsman from Mysore Warriors was the sixth-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 252 runs in nine innings at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 151.81. He also took two wickets and five catches.
Nikin Jose SJ also showed his versatility by opening the batting as well as batting in the middle order. He also displayed his skills in the field, taking some spectacular catches and saving runs for his team.
| Nickname | Nikin |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | August 21, 2000 |
| Age | 22 |
| Birthplace | Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | He studied at St. Joseph’s Central School in Mysuru and later at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science in Mysuru |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Father Peter John |
9. Siddharth KV
The spinner from Mysore Warriors was the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 18 wickets in nine matches at an average of 13.66 and an economy rate of 6.36. He also scored 55 runs at a strike rate of 122.22.
He also hit the winning six against Bengaluru Blasters in the quarter-final, sealing a thrilling chase for Mysore Warriors. Furthermore, he is a key player for Mysore Warriors, who finished third in the tournament.
| Nickname | Sid |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | November 22, 1992 |
| Age | 30 |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | He studied at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School in Bengaluru and later at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce in Bengaluru |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Son of former cricketer Venkatesh KV |
8. K Gowtham
The all-rounder from Mysore Warriors was the fifth-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 263 runs in nine innings at an average of 37.57 and a strike rate of 164.47. He also took eight wickets at an average of 23.62 and an economy rate of 8.05.
Further, he is an explosive batsman, hitting most sixes (18) and fours (24). He scored the fastest fifty in just 19 balls against Bengaluru Blasters. With the ball, he took crucial wickets and bowled the Super Over in the semi-final, restricting Mangaluru Dragons to 10 runs and securing a win for Mysore Warriors.
| Nickname | Gowtham |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1988 |
| Age | 34 |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | Studied at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School in Bengaluru and later at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce in Bengaluru |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Son of a former kabaddi player Krishnappa |
7. Ronit More
The fast bowler from Mysore Warriors was the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 20 wickets in nine matches at an average of 13.1 and an economy rate of 6.95. He also scored 46 runs at a strike rate of 104.54.
Ronit More is the most consistent bowler, taking at least one wicket in every match he played. He also bowled some fiery spells, such as his 5 for 18 against Bengaluru Challengers in the group stage and his 4 for 24 against Mangaluru Dragons in the semi-final of 2022.
| Nickname | Ronit |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | February 2, 1992 |
| Age | 31 |
| Birthplace | Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | Studied at Gomatesh High School, Belgaum, and his pre-university at Gogte College. |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Father Gajanan More |
6. Amit Verma
Next on the list is Amit Verma, the all-rounder from Mangaluru Dragons. Last year, he was the fourth-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 276 runs in 10 innings at an average of 34.5 and a strike rate of 145.26. He also took nine wickets at an average of 19.66 and an economy rate of 7.86.
| Nickname | Amit |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | March 9, 1987 |
| Age | 36 |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | He studied at St. Paul’s High School, Hyderabad and later at Nizam College, Hyderabad |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Son of former cricketer Ravi Varma |
5. Samarth R
The captain and opener of Mangaluru Dragons scored 284 runs in 10 innings, ranking third-highest in the tournament. He maintained an average of 31.55 and a strike rate of 133.96.
Also, he took three wickets and six catches. Further, he scored the highest individual score of the tournament, 102 not out of 62 balls against Kolar Knights in the group stage.
| Nickname | Samarth |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | January 22, 1993 |
| Age | 30 |
| Birthplace | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | He studied at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School in Bengaluru and later at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce in Bengaluru |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Not Available |
4. Vyshak V
The fast bowler from Mangaluru Dragons was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. With 21 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 12.76 and an economy rate of 7.32.
He also scored 79 runs at a strike rate of 152.88. Moreover, he also bowled the most maiden overs (4) and the most dot balls (121) in the tournament.
| Nickname | Vyshak |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | January 31, 1997 |
| Age | 26 |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | Not Available |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Not Available |
3. Nihal Ullal
The wicket-keeper batsman from Shivamogga Lions was the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. He scored 296 runs in 11 innings at an average of 32.88 and a strike rate of 136.51.
He also scored two half-centuries in the tournament, including a match-winning 88 off 51 balls against Bengaluru Blasters in the final. Notably, he also affected nine dismissals behind the stumps.
| Nickname | Nihal |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1993 |
| Age | 30 |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | Studied at St. Joseph’s Central School in Mysuru and later at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science in Mysuru |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Father Umesh Kotian Ullal |
2. Abhinav Manohar
The most expensive player of the auction at INR 15 Lakhs on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Manohar proved his worth by scoring 287 runs in 10 innings at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 168.82 for Shivamogga Lions last year.
He also scored the second-fastest fifty of the tournament, off just 20 balls against Ballari Tuskers in the group stage. Also, he chipped in with four wickets and six catches.
| Nickname | Abhinav |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | September 16, 1994 |
| Age | 28 |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | Studied at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School in Bengaluru and later at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce in Bengaluru |
| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Family Details | Son of Manohar Sadarangani |
1. Shreyas Gopal
Last year, the all-rounder from Shivamogga Lions was the star performer of the tournament. He scored 321 runs in 11 innings at an average of 40.12 and a strike rate of 147.25. He also took 19 wickets at an average of 15.42 and an economy rate of 6.78, leading his team to the title.
| Nickname | Shreyas |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | September 4, 1993 |
| Age | 29 |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Education and school | He studied at Frank Anthony Public School, Bangalore and completed his B.Com from Jain University |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Family Details | Parents Ramaswamy Gopal and Amitha played |
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