Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 Auction: Your Ultimate Guide To Live Streaming & Schedule

The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, a prominent domestic league in South India, is set to return next month. The eagerly awaited third edition will take place from August 15 to September 1.

In the previous editions, Gulbarga Mystics and Hubli Tigers emerged victorious by defeating Bengaluru Blasters and Mysuru Warriors in the finals, respectively. This year, the six competing teams are Gulbarga Mystics, Bengaluru Blasters, Hubli Tigers, Mysuru Warriors, Mangalore Dragons, and Shivamogga Lions.

Before the on-field action begins, all six teams will participate in a one-day auction to assemble their squads. Over three hundred players will be up for grabs during this event.

The player auction for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 is scheduled for Thursday (July 25) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This venue will also host all matches of the upcoming season.

The auction will start at 10 AM IST on Thursday (July 25) and is expected to conclude around 7 PM IST on the same day. The broadcast of the event will be available on Star Sports 1 Kannada from 10 AM IST to 7 PM IST. Additionally, there will be a live studio show during breaks in the auction process.

Live Streaming Information

For those who prefer online viewing, the live streaming of the Maharaja Trophy T20 Auction 2024 will be accessible on Fancode app and website for free starting at 10 AM IST on Thursday (July 25). The coverage will focus solely on the bidding process.

Although detailed information about the full players' list and purse is not yet available, KSCA has released the retained players list earlier this week. Notable names like Mayank Agarwal and Manish Pandey are among those retained.

Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 Retained Players List

• Bengaluru Blasters: Mayank Agarwal, Suraj Ahuja, Shubhang Hegde, Mohsin Khan
• Gulbarga Mystics: Vyshak Vijaykumar, Devdutt Paddikal, Smaran Ravi, Aneesh KV
• Hubli Tigers: Manish Pandey, Manvanth Kumar, KL Srijith, Vidwath Kaverappa
• Mangaluru Dragons: Nikin Jose, Rohan Patil, Siddharth KV, Paras Gurbax Arya
• Mysore Warriors: Karun Nair, Manoj Bhandage, CA Karthik, SU Karthik
• Shivamogga Lions: Abhinav Manohar, Vasuki Koushik, Nihal Ullal, Shivraj

Squad Composition Rules

The auction stipulates that each team must have a minimum of 16 players and no more than 18 players. Additionally, teams can include two catchment area players from their respective zones.

With top names already retained by various teams, it remains unclear who else will return to the auction pool. However, at least 72 slots need to be filled by different squads during this auction.

The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 promises an exciting season with intense competition among well-prepared teams. Fans can look forward to thrilling matches as teams battle it out for supremacy in this prestigious tournament.