Karnataka Premier League 2015

Karanataka Premier League is growing in stature with several IPL franchises scouting to cherry pick players with potential for their sides.

Bijapur Bulls take on Hubli Tigers in the final of the Karnataka Premier League 2015 in Mysore on Sunday.

In an exclusive chat, Belgavi Panthers batsman Mayank Agarwal opened up on his learnings from Rahul Dravid during the India A series, thoughts on being dropped from the IPL and a lot more

India opening batsman and Hubli Tigers skipper KL Rahul is unlikely to take further part in the Karnataka Premier League as he is recovering from a quadriceps strain.

Leg-break bowler Dikshanshu Negi's 4 for 9 and fifties from opening batsman KB Pawan (55) and No. 3 Kunal Kapoor (52) paved the way for Hubli Tigers' 32-run win over the Rockstars.

Chasing Bijapur Bulls' 125, Bellary Tuskers made heavy weather of the target, finally succumbing to be all out for 109.

Shreyas Gopal starred with the bat as Namma Shivamogga completed a six-wicket win over defending champions Mysuru Warriors.

Vinay Kumar smashed an unbeaten 64 as Belgavi Panthers completed an eight-wicket win over Mangalore United in the season opener in Hubli.

The Forum Fiza mall in Mangalore wore a festive look as the Karnataka State Cricket Association and Mangalore United Team unveiled the Karbonn Smart KPL 2015 Trophy and launched the team jersey.

Led by the successful Karnataka skipper, R Vinay Kumar, Belagavi Panthers are a team to be reckoned with in the Karnataka Premier League.