Six franchises will compete in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Coastal Kings Mangaluru, Gulbarga Mystics, Hubli Tigers, Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters, Mysore Warriors, and Shivamogga Yodhas.
Notably, two of them are rebrands. Furthermore, all six rebuilt squads at the June 5, 2026 auction in Bengaluru with a ₹60 lakh purse each.
Below, you will find each team’s full squad, top auction signings, past title record, and standout names.
All 6 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 Teams At A Glance
Here is the quick comparison of every franchise heading into Season 5. Specifically, this table shows each team’s most expensive 2026 buy, total titles won, and previous identity if applicable.
| Franchise (2026) | Previous Team Name | Titles Won | Auction Purse | Marquee Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kings Mangaluru | Mangaluru Dragons | 1 (2025) | ₹18.00 Lakh | Karun Nair |
| Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters | Bengaluru Blasters | 1 (2022) | ₹11.00 Lakh | Shubhang Hegde |
| Hubli Tigers | Hubli Tigers | 1 (2023) | ₹13.50 Lakh | Abhinav Manohar |
| Mysore Warriors | Mysuru Warriors | 1 (2024) | ₹11.50 Lakh | Chethan LR |
| Gulbarga Mystics | Gulbarga Mystics | 1 (2022) | ₹12.75 Lakh | Manish Pandey |
| Shivamogga Yodhas | Shivamogga Lions/Strikers | 0 | ₹15.75 Lakh | Smaran R |
Remarkably, four different franchises have won the four completed seasons, which makes 2026 the most open field yet. Therefore, no team enters with overwhelming favouritism.
1. Coastal Kings Mangaluru
Coastal Kings Mangaluru enter 2026 as defending champions, having lifted the trophy in 2025 under their previous identity, Mangaluru Dragons. The rebrand reflects a wider Karnataka coastal identity push.
Top Signings & Squad Strategy
The franchise made the loudest noise at the auction. Specifically, they paid ₹18 lakh for Karun Nair, the tournament’s all-time leading run-scorer with 1,349 career runs. Additionally, leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal (₹10.25 lakh) and all-rounder Koushik V (₹8 lakh) anchor the spin and middle order.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Full Squad 2026
Coastal Kings Mangaluru squad: Karun Nair (₹18.00 L), Shreyas Gopal (₹10.25 L), Koushik V (₹8.00 L), Suraj Ahuja (₹6.00 L), Venkatesh M (₹3.40 L), Nikin Jose SJ (₹2.40 L), Dheeraj Gowda (₹2.00 L), Santokh Singh (₹1.20 L), Kushaal M Wadhwani (₹1.00 L), Aadharsh SJ (₹0.95 L), Anvay Dravid (₹0.90 L), Karthik CA (₹0.75 L), Rajvir Wadhwa (₹0.65 L), Sidharth Akhil (₹0.50 L), Rathan BR (₹0.30 L), Prithviraj Shekhawat (₹0.30 L), Arya J Gowda (₹0.30 L), and Aaron Cyril Christie (₹0.30 L).
2. Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters
The Bengaluru Blasters lifted the inaugural Maharaja Trophy in 2022 and reached the 2024 final, where Mysore Warriors beat them by 45 runs. Consequently, the 2026 squad blends experience with sharp local picks.
Top Signings & Squad Strategy
Bengaluru went for all-round depth rather than a single marquee bat. In particular, all-rounder Shubhang Hegde (₹11 lakh) leads the buys, with leg-spinner Pravin Dubey (₹9.5 lakh) and wicketkeeper KL Shrijith (₹9 lakh) rounding out the spine.
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Full Squad 2026
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters squad: Shubhang Hegde (₹11.00 L), Pravin Dubey (₹9.50 L), KL Shrijith (₹9.00 L), A Rohan Patil (₹5.75 L), Vidwath Kaverappa (₹5.00 L), Wahid Faizan Khan (₹3.80 L), Shreevatsa Acharya (₹2.60 L), Shivaraj S (₹1.80 L), Rohan Naveen (₹1.70 L), Samit Dravid (₹1.50 L), Shashikumar K (₹1.30 L), Ishaan S (₹0.50 L), Nischith N Rao (₹0.50 L), Vijayaraj B (₹0.50 L), Manikanth Shivanand (₹0.50 L), Bhuvan Mohan Raju (₹0.30 L), Naman GD (₹0.30 L), and Darshan MB (₹0.30 L).
3. Hubli Tigers
Hubli Tigers are the league’s most consistent finalists, with four final appearances and the 2023 title. Furthermore, they reached the 2025 final too, losing to Mangaluru Dragons.
Top Signings & Squad Strategy
Hubli built a powerful top order. Notably, they signed Abhinav Manohar for ₹13.50 lakh and former India opener Mayank Agarwal for ₹11.50 lakh. Additionally, all-rounders Hardik Raj and Manvanth Kumar L both came in at ₹7.50 lakh.
Hubli Tigers Full Squad 2026
Hubli Tigers squad: Abhinav Manohar (₹13.50 L), Mayank Agarwal (₹11.50 L), Hardik Raj (₹7.50 L), Manvanth Kumar L (₹7.50 L), Shikhar Shetty (₹4.00 L), Mohammed Taha (₹3.20 L), Aneeshwar Gautam (₹3.20 L), Rakshith S (₹1.90 L), Vaibhav Sharma (₹1.20 L), Kruthik Krishna (₹1.00 L), Kumar LR (₹0.95 L), Aditya Goyal (₹0.75 L), Abhishek Ahlawat (₹0.50 L), Tanish Mahesh (₹0.50 L), Preetesh Ingale (₹0.30 L), Vikas Gowda (₹0.30 L), Ronak Yelwal (₹0.30 L), and Vinayak Holla K (₹0.30 L).
4. Mysore Warriors
Mysore Warriors won the 2024 title under Karun Nair’s captaincy and reached the 2023 final. Therefore, they remain joint-most successful with one Maharaja Trophy title, though Karun Nair has now moved to Coastal Kings.
Top Signings & Squad Strategy
Mysore picked up wicketkeeper-batter Chethan LR for ₹11.50 lakh and all-rounder Manoj Bhandage for ₹10 lakh. Interestingly, India pacer Prasidh Krishna and 2025 top scorer Devdutt Padikkal were both picked up at ₹2.60 lakh, which represents serious value if they are available between national duties.
Mysore Warriors Full Squad 2026
Mysore Warriors squad: Chethan LR (₹11.50 L), Manoj Bhandage (₹10.00 L), Vyshak V (₹8.25 L), Karthikeya KP (₹5.00 L), Madhav Prakash Bajaj (₹3.20 L), Karthik S U (₹3.00 L), Lavish Kaushal (₹3.00 L), Prasidh Krishna (₹2.60 L), Devdutt Padikkal (₹2.60 L), Monish Reddy (₹2.40 L), Abhishek Prabhakar (₹2.00 L), Ritesh Bhatkal (₹1.90 L), Sanjay Ashwin C (₹0.50 L), Agastya S (₹0.50 L), Yuvraj Arora (₹0.50 L), Likhit M Bannur (₹0.50 L), Deepak Devadiga (₹0.30 L), and Jasper EJ (₹0.30 L).
5. Gulbarga Mystics
Gulbarga Mystics are the inaugural Maharaja Trophy champions, winning the 2022 final by 11 runs over Bengaluru Blasters. Subsequently, they have not returned to a final but remain a feared T20 side.
Top Signings & Squad Strategy
Manish Pandey, the two-time final Player of the Match (2022 and 2023), leads Gulbarga again at ₹12.75 lakh. Furthermore, all-rounder Macneil Noronha (₹12.25 lakh) and bowler Melu Kranthi Kumar (₹8.75 lakh) reinforce the core.
Gulbarga Mystics Full Squad 2026
Gulbarga Mystics squad: Manish Pandey (₹12.75 L), Macneil Noronha (₹12.25 L), Melu Kranthi Kumar (₹8.75 L), Sharath BR (₹5.75 L), Dhruv Prabhakar (₹4.25 L), Paras Gurbax Arya (₹3.60 L), Thippa Reddy (₹2.40 L), Lochan S Gowda (₹2.20 L), Prakhar Chaturvedi (₹1.90 L), Ronit More (₹1.40 L), Aaditya Nair (₹1.20 L), Gautam Mishra (₹1.00 L), Shaun Tristan Joseph (₹0.50 L), Aarav Mahesh (₹0.50 L), Nathan D’Mello (₹0.50 L), Suhas Purushotham (₹0.30 L), Aashish Mahesh (₹0.30 L), and Kush Marathe (₹0.30 L).
6. Shivamogga Yodhas
Shivamogga Yodhas are the rebrand of the previous Shivamogga Lions/Strikers franchise and feature in Season 5 as a refreshed side. Notably, they have never reached a Maharaja Trophy final, which makes 2026 a clear breakthrough target.
Top Signings & Squad Strategy
Smaran R headlines the squad at ₹15.75 lakh, the second-highest individual buy of the entire auction. Moreover, the franchise added Luvnith Sisodia (₹7.75 lakh), Yash Raj Punja (₹5 lakh), and Naveen MG (₹4.75 lakh) to balance the unit.
Shivamogga Yodhas Full Squad 2026
Shivamogga Yodhas squad: Smaran R (₹15.75 L), Luvnith Sisodia (₹7.75 L), Abhilash Shetty (₹5.75 L), Yash Raj Punja (₹5.00 L), Naveen MG (₹4.75 L), Harshil Dharmani (₹4.00 L), Yashovardhan Parantap (₹3.40 L), Mohsin Khan (₹2.00 L), Aadarsh Prajwal (₹1.90 L), Tushar Singh (₹1.80 L), Aneesh KV (₹1.80 L), Shreesha S Achar (₹1.00 L), Dhanush Gowda R (₹0.50 L), Vaasav Venkatesh (₹0.50 L), Bheema Rao Navle (₹0.30 L), Shreyank Sagar (₹0.30 L), Yadugiri Yadav S (₹0.30 L), and Chiranth Shivarudra (₹0.30 L).
Auction Spending Breakdown by Team
Each franchise had a ₹60 lakh purse. However, spending priorities varied widely. Specifically, new franchise Coastal Kings spent most of their budget on top-end talent, while Mysore Warriors spread investment across more players.
| Team | Total Spent (₹L) | Top 3 Buys Cost (₹L) | % on Top 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kings Mangaluru | 58.45 | 36.25 | 62% |
| Gulbarga Mystics | 61.75 | 33.75 | 55% |
| Hubli Tigers | 57.40 | 32.50 | 57% |
| Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters | 54.85 | 29.50 | 54% |
| Mysore Warriors | 58.05 | 29.75 | 51% |
| Shivamogga Yodhas | 60.10 | 29.25 | 49% |
Note: Totals reflect summed auction prices from squad lists and may differ slightly from final purse balances depending on retention rules.
Title History of Each Maharaja Trophy Team
Across four completed seasons (2022 to 2025), four different teams have lifted the trophy. Therefore, the title spread is genuinely even.
| Team | Titles | Finals | Title Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kings Mangaluru | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mysore Warriors | 1 | 2 | 2024 |
| Hubli Tigers | 1 | 2 | 2023 |
| Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters | 1 | 3 | 2022 |
| Gulbarga Mystics | 1 | 1 | 2022 (with Blasters as RU) |
| Shivamogga Yodhas | 0 | 0 | None |
Correction note: The 2022 final was Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters, with Gulbarga winning. Therefore, Gulbarga and Bengaluru both have one title appearance from that season, with Gulbarga taking the trophy.
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Final Word: Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 Features 6 Teams
The 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 teams line-up packs experience, two fresh identities, and serious India-capped firepower across all six squads.
Notably, no franchise has won more than once, so the field stays genuinely open. Furthermore, value picks like Devdutt Padikkal and Prasidh Krishna at ₹2.6 lakh each could swing the season. Action begins June 20, 2026.
