Karnataka: Maharaja Trophy season 4 begins in Mysuru
On a personal front, I feel I'm in a good headspace, raring to go out there and try contributing as much as possible for the team's success." Speaking about the season opener against the Dragons, he added, 'It's important to start the season well. With a good blend of experience and some quality youngsters, we are confident heading into the season." The second match of the day will bring a repeat of last year's final as defending champions Mysore Warriors take on the Bengaluru Blasters. Among the Blasters' retentions this season is 24-year-old all-rounder Shubhang Hegde, who believes the side is entering the tournament with clarity and confidence. 'I'm really excited. I was part of the auction table as well, so I knew exactly what we wanted and what we got was good," he said. 'We're excited because we've filled in most of the blanks, and I think we've got everything we need for any kind of pitch that we're going to be on," he said.Action will continue on Tuesday with the Hubli Tigers beginning their campaign against the Shivamogga Lions in the first match of the day. The second fixture will see Mysore Warriors take on the Gulbarga Mystics. The league stage will run until August 25, followed by the playoffs comprising Qualifier I, the Eliminator, and Qualifier II, culminating in the Final on August 28. The top four sides at the end of the league stage will advance to the knockout phase. On all matchdays, the first clash will start at 3:15 pm, followed by the second match at 7:15 pm.
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