The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023, the top domestic league in South India, is due to return next month and here is all you need to know about the auction date and players list
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, the top domestic competition in South India, will return next month for its much awaited second edition, which will take place from August 13 to 29.
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023 auction date, time, players list, teams purse, live streaming telecast where to watch
By defeating the Bengaluru Blasters, the Gulbarga Mystics claimed the inaugural season of the four-team event. The 2023 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 season will feature two extra franchises.
The defending champion Gulbarga Mystics, Bengaluru Blasters, Hubli Tigers, Mysuru Warriors, Mangalore Dragons, and the rebranded Shivamogga Lions are the teams who will compete in the upcoming season.
Each of the six teams will aim to put together their rosters for the upcoming season prior to the on-field action during a one-day auction that will see over 700 players put up for purchase. There is currently no information on the full roster of players or any retention guidelines. However, according to a statement from KSCA, the amount of money, the squad size restrictions, and the group of players who will be called out for the bidding process were all made public.
Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Manish Pandey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Vidwath Kaverappa are anticipated to appear in the top categories of the auction in addition to numerous other standout performances from the previous season. Some of the best athletes from Karnataka, including Abhinav Manohar, KC Cariappa, Krishnappa Gowtham, Karun Nair, Abhimanyu Mithun, Pravin Dubey, Ronit More, Shreyas Gopal, and Suchith J, will also participate in the auction. Here is all you need to know about the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Auction:
When and where the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction is scheduled to take place?
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023 player auction will take place on Saturday, July 22, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the venue for all of the season’s games.
When does the 2023 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction begin?
The auction is set to begin on Saturday, July 22 at 10 AM IST, and according to the broadcaster, the bidding process will probably end at 7 PM IST on Saturday, July 22.
What budget has a franchise been granted for the 2023 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Acution?
Each franchise will have a budget of Rs. 50 lakhs to use for player bidding, and the names of players in the following four categories will be called out:
- Category A: India and IPL players
- Category B: All senior players who have participated in BCCI State events including the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- Category C: Players that have played in all other BCCI tournaments
- Category D: All other registered players of KSCA
What will the starting bid be for the 2023 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction?
The starting price for each of the four categories has not yet been disclosed, but if the reserve price model from the previous year is used, Category A players will start at Rs 5 lakhs, Category B at Rs 3 lakhs, Category C at Rs 1 lakh, and Category D at Rs 50,000
What are the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 teams’ maximum and minimum squad limits?
Each squad must have a minimum of 16 players and a maximum of 18 players, plus the two catchment area players from each zone, according to the Maharaja Trophy auction rules.
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 action live streaming and broadcasting details: Where to watch?
On Saturday, July 22, Star Sports Kannada will broadcast the player auction live from 10 AM IST until 7 PM IST. There will be a live studio show whenever the bidding process is paused. Fans can catch the action live on Fancode for free.