Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is an Indian cricket governing body affiliated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It operates M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore for international-level Test, ODI and T20 cricket matches;
Gangotri Glades Stadium in Mysuru; as well as three international stadiums planned to be built at Hubli, Belagavi and Manipal. The association also plays an important role in developing and supporting Karnataka Cricket Team Players across various levels of domestic cricket.
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayank Agarwal (C) | Batter |
| 2 | Karun Nair | Batter |
| 3 | Ravichandran Smaran | Batter |
| 4 | K. L. Shrijith (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5 | K. V. Aneesh | Batter |
| 6 | Abhinav Manohar | Batter |
| 7 | Nikin Jose | Batter |
| 8 | Shreyas Gopal | All-rounder |
| 9 | M. Venkatesh | All-rounder |
| 10 | Abhilash Shetty | Bowler |
| 11 | Vidwath Kaverappa | Bowler |
| 12 | Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler |
| 13 | Kruthik Krishna (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| 14 | Mohsin Khan | Bowler |
| 15 | Shikar Shetty | Bowler |
| Date | Tournament | Opponent | Karnataka Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy Final | Jammu & Kashmir | 293 | 584 & 342/4d | Draw |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy Semi-final | Uttarakhand | 736 & 323 | 233 & 260/6 | Draw |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy Quarter-final | Mumbai | 173 & 325/6 | 120 & 377 | Karnataka won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Punjab | 316 & 252/5 | 309 & 256 | Karnataka won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | 191 & 144 | 323 & 229/8d | Madhya Pradesh won |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy Semi-final | Vidarbha | 280 | 284/4 | Vidarbha won by 6 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarter-final | Mumbai | 187/1 | 254/8 | Karnataka won by 7 wickets |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | 207 | 208/3 | Madhya Pradesh won by 7 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Rajasthan | 324/7 | 174 | Karnataka won by 150 runs |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tripura | 332/7 | 252 | Karnataka won by 80 runs |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru serves as a multi-use arena that hosts cricket matches, musical concerts and cultural events of various sorts. It serves as the home ground of both Karnataka men’s and women’s cricket teams as well as Royal
Challengers Bangalore (RCB) of Indian Premier League franchise RCB; it was named for Mangalam Chinnaswamy Mudaliar who founded Karnataka State Cricket Association as its founding member.
This stadium has hosted all editions of the Cricket World Cup since 1987 – including its inaugural match – as well as numerous one-day internationals (ODIs and T20Is) as well as first-class matches.
As India’s second-largest stadium, with seating for over 50,000 spectators, it also is well known for its sustainability initiatives: using solar energy to generate electricity which reduces carbon footprint and providing food to team players via organic farm.
Chinnaswamy Stadium will return to action following June 4’s tragic stampede, in which 11 were killed, this month with six matches in the K. Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy red-ball tournament featuring 16 teams. It is significant because a commission report had found it unsuitable for large-scale events; as a result KSCA and its franchise have since come under scrutiny from local government bodies, police, and power supply departments for failing to adhere to fire safety regulations; furthermore the incident has resulted in calls for overhaul of safety and crowd management measures at Chinaswamy.
Karnataka State Cricket Association
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is Karnataka’s governing body for cricket and is associated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Established in 1933, the KSCA has seen tremendous success since then – boasting more than 4000 members from diverse backgrounds as one of India’s premier state associations.
This association holds a strong presence across all forms of cricket – domestic to international – with highly qualified coaches and physiotherapists to support players at both domestic and international levels, along with a state-of-the-art training center located within M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru – widely considered the heart of Indian cricket.
In the past, Karnataka Cricket Association (KSCA) held a strong presence in domestic cricket – particularly the Ranji Trophy. Their team won three consecutive titles during the 1990s under Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, and Venkatesh Prasad (who went on to represent India).
But in 2014-15 season alone a young Karnataka team created history by winning both Vijay Hazare and Irani Trophees simultaneously – defeating Punjab by 217 runs in both finals whilst Karun Nair broke Gul Mohammad’s record of 319 during that tournament alone!
In that same year, the KSCA inaugurated its own club house within the stadium complex to meet the recreational needs of its members. This iconic structure now stands as a distinctive land mark in Bangalore on Mahatma Gandhi Road near Cubbon Park and uptown MG Road; boasting two large courts equipped with international standard surfaces that serve as venues for regular in-house and inter-club tournaments.
Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy is India’s domestic first-class cricket competition organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and featuring teams representing different states and union territories. Established in 1934, this tournament honors Ranjitsinhji who founded Indian cricket before playing for England and Sussex before returning home as its founder.
Initial competition format included a knockout format with the winner receiving a trophy donated by Maharaja of Patiala. Unfortunately this resulted in some close finals with several high scores being recorded by teams competing. As of 1957-58 however, this changed to home-and-away formats which reduced match attendance. Teams were further organized into zonal groups.
Ranji Trophy remains highly esteemed despite its changing formats. It has served as an incubator for many talented cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar. Furthermore, Ranji has helped popularise cricket across India while simultaneously sparking interest in its sport throughout other parts of the globe – other domestic tournaments have since been introduced under BCCI governance such as Duleep Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy among many others.
Irani Trophy
The Irani Trophy is an acclaimed first-class cricket tournament held annually in India. The competition pits Ranji Trophy winners against national selectors and has been around since 1959-60 season to commemorate 25th Anniversary of Ranji Trophy Championship and named after Zal Irani who served with Board of Control for Cricket in India for over 50 years – as its namesake, this competition provides an ideal indicator of state team ability while helping promote competitive spirit within domestic cricket in India.
The Ranji Trophy champions get to put themselves through their paces against an equally formidable Rest of India side in this matchup. In years gone by, this competition also served as an avenue for players to stake a claim to national selection; however, with so many Twenty20 competitions now taking place it has become much harder for Ranji trophy champions to secure spots in India’s national side.
Even though this was an isolated incident, it illustrates the diminishing significance of the Irani Cup. Before IPL and other Twenty20 competitions emerged, this competition served as a platform for domestic talents to earn selection into national teams; however, with their growing popularity, this platform has become less prominent.
Matches have become less one-sided and less exciting, and this trend may continue unless some changes are made to the domestic cricket calendar. For fans following Karnataka Cricket Team Players, the Irani Cup still provides an opportunity to assess domestic talent against strong opposition. It does not seem likely that the Irani Cup will disappear entirely, but will instead remain part of the domestic cricket calendar in future years.
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