Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 Schedule: Start, End Dates, Teams, Venue, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

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Maharaja Trophy T20 is set to return for the third edition with six teams set to battle for the title in the tournament organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Following the success of two consecutive editions of the Maharaja Trophy, the KSCA on Friday (June 21) announced the return of the marquee tournament in a launch event in Bengaluru.

Raghuram Bhat, President of KSCA, BK Sampath Kumar, Commissioner of Maharaja Trophy and Vice-President of KSCA, Joint Secretary Shavir Tarapore, and Chief Guest and Indian cricketing legend E.A.S Prasanna attened the launch event along with the respective franchise representatives.

Lauded as the country's premier domestic T20 league, the Maharaja Trophy will feature Karnataka's finest players including the likes of Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Manish Pandey, Vyshakh Vijaykumar, Krishnappa Gowtham and Vidwath Kaverappa.

Continuing the format introduced last year, The Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 will retain the franchise-based model for the 2024 season. This exciting format will allow teams to build strong identities and cultivate local talent. Here is all you need to know about the tournament:

When will the 2024 Maharaja Trophy start and end?

The KSCA-organized Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 edition will start on the Indian Independence Day - August 15 with the tournament set to conclude with the title clash - the Final on September 1. The Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 Schedule will be announced in the lead up to the tournament.

Where will the Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 matches take place?

Like the previous edition, all the Maharaja Trophy T20 third edition matches, including the knock out clashes, are set be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Which all teams will compete in Maharaja Trophy T20 2024?

The tournament will see the defending champions, Hubli Tigers, and last year's runners-up, Mysore Warriors, battling it out alongside the Gulbarga Mystics, the Bengaluru Blasters, the Mangaluru Dragons and Shivamogga Lions.

Is there a retention or auction before the third season of Maharaja Trophy?

Yes, to ensure continuity, franchises will be granted the opportunity to retain players from their previous squad. Following the retentions, a player auction will be held ahead of the competition featuring a pool of over 700 talented cricketers vying for a coveted spot on a Maharaja Trophy franchise.

How to watch Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 matches?

Star Sports Network's Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 1 Kannada channels will show the games on TV during the tournament, Fancode will be the destination for Maharaja Trophy T20 live streaming. All the matches will be shown live in English and Kannada commentary on Star Sports.