Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (KBB) lock horns with Coastal Kings Mangaluru (CKM) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, July 10.

Shubhang Hegde's Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters have won nine matches and lost only one this season. They finished at the top of the points table with 18 points. The Blasters are on a seven-match winning streak and will be the favourites to win this contest.

However, Coastal Kings Mangaluru will want to give the Blasters a tough time on Friday. Karun Nair and Co. finished second in the standings with five wins and four defeats from 10 games. One of their matches was washed out. They have won their last two games and would be hoping to spring a surprise in Qualifier 1.

KBB vs CKM: Match Details

Match	Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Coastal Kings Mangaluru, Qualifier 1, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Date and Time (IST)	Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Venue	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast and Live Streaming	Fancode (App & Website)

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Pitch Report

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host all four playoff matches. There is no doubt that this venue in the Garden City produces some fantastic batting surfaces where runs galore. It is also a ground where captains prefer chasing. The small boundaries and true pitch should ensure a high-scoring clash.

KBB vs CKM: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	10
Won By KBB	6
Won By CKM	3
No Result	1
First Meeting	August 11, 2022 (KBB Won)
Recent Meeting	June 29, 2025 (KBB Won)

KBB vs CKM: Predicted Playing XIs Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters:

Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Rohan Patil, Krishnan Shrijith (WK), Shubhang Hegde (C), Praveen Dubey, S Shivaraj, Wahid Faizan Khan, MB Darshan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Rohan Raju, Nischith N Rao.

Coastal Kings Mangaluru:

Aadharsh SJ, Nikin Jose, Siddharth Akhil, Karun Nair (C), Dheeraj J Gowda, Shreyas Gopal, Suraj Ahuja (WK), Prithviraj Shekhawat, Rathan BR, Vasuki Koushik, Santokh Singh.

KBB vs CKM: Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Rohan Patil

Rohan Patil has been in scintillating form. He is the leading run-getter in the tournament, having amassed 354 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 164.65. His average is also an impressive 44.25. Patil would look to get his team off to a solid start.

Probable Best Bowler: Shubhang Hegde

Meanwhile, Shubhang Hegde has led his team from the front. He is the joint-highest wicket-taker so far in the tournament. The left-arm spinner has taken 14 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.68. His four-over spell could play a defining role in the fixture.

Today's Match Prediction: Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters to win a close one