Mysuru, Aug. 19 -- Gulbarga Mystics snatched a thrilling four-wicket win over Hubli Tigers in an exciting run-chase to keep their hopes alive in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 here at the SDNR Wadiyar stadium in Mysuru on Monday.

It was valuable knocks by Smaran Ravichandran (52 off 39 balls) and Prajwal Pavan (37 off 28 balls) that aided a successful chase with two balls to spare, while Shashi Kumar K and Lavish Kaushal bagged two wickets each to restrict the Tigers' total to 158 in 20 overs, as per a press release from Karnata State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Although Mystics' run chase began on shaky ground with Tigers' spinner Ritesh Bhatkal striking early in the opening over, dismissing Nikin Jose to just four runs. Siddharth KV was...