Maharaja Trophy T20 2024: Schedule, Dates, Timing, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

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The third season of Maharaja Trophy T20. organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), is scheduled to start with the league phase on August 15 as six teams will battle for the coveted title.

The T20 tournament will see the same six teams that competed in the previous two editions battle again across the next two weeks and a half at a single venue in M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru Blasters will take on inaugural champions Gulbarga Mystics in the first fixture on the opening day of the third season, while Shivamogga Lions face last season's runners up Mysore Warriors in the second fixture of the day.

Defending champions Hubli Tigers open their title defence against Mangaluru Dragons on the second matchday, when Bengaluru Blasters battle Mysore Warriors as the league phase action continues till August 29 before the knockout stages begin on August 30.

The six teams will face each other twice in double round-robin format in the league phase with the top four on the points table advancing to the Maharaja Trophy knockout round - semifinals and final.

Now, let's take a look at the full schedule along with fixtures, dates, timings in IST, telecast channels and live streaming information for the third edition of Maharaja Trophy T20:

When does Maharaja Trophy 2024 season start and end?

The Maharaja Trophy T20 season 3 starts with the league stage on August 15 and continue with more league stage or double round robin matches till August 29. The tournament will continue with the knockouts from August 30 to September 1.

What is the format of Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 knockout round?

Unlike the Indian Premier League and most other leagues, Maharaja Trophy will see the top four collide in semifinals to book a final spot. In semi-final 1, the table topper will face the fourth-placed side on August 30, while third and fourth-placed teams will lock horns in semi-final 2 on August 31.

The winner of the two semi-finals will then clash in the final to crown the third season champions on September 1. All the three knockout matches will also be staged at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

What time do the matches start in Maharaja Trophy 2024? (All Times in IST)

On double-header days, the first match starts at 3 PM IST followed by the second match at the standard start time of a game at 7 PM IST, which will also be the start time for the knockout round - the two semi-finals and the final.

Where and how to watch the Maharaja Trophy 2024 matches?

Maharaja Trophy T20 season 3 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network - Star Sports 2 (English) and Star Sports 1 Kannada Channels, while the Maharaja Trophy live streaming will be available via Fancode app or website.

Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 Schedue - Full Fixtures List With Date & Timings in India