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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Karun Nair struck an unbeaten half-century to help Mysore Warriors secure their fifth victory of the season and seal their spot in the semifinals, following a comprehensive 74-run win against Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday.

Nair notched up an unbeaten 80 as he propelled Mysore Warriors to 191/6 in the first innings. In response, the Hubli Tigers’ run chase crumbled under the weight of incisive spells from Manoj Bhandage (2-5), J. Suchith (2-12) and Dhanush Gowda (2-26)

Hubli Tigers stayed on course during the Power-play, despite losing two wickets. J. Suchith dismissed Karthikeya K.P. (7), but Taha (33) made a strong start with three sixes early on, until he was out to Dhanush Gowda in the sixth over, leaving the Hubli Tigers at 45/2.