Shrijith, Karthik, Nair, Manohar and Chethan (Source: @maharaja_t20/X.com)
We are not far away from the 2025 edition of the Maharaja T20 trophy. This Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)-run cricket T20 tournament has grabbed many eyeballs with some staggering performances from some domestic players who have gone on to make their names in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The 2024 season turned out to be a fantastic one, where many names emerged in the ranks, as the Mysuru Warriors turned out to be the eventual champions. Therefore, in this article, we will have a look at the highest run-scorers in the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024.
5. Krishnan Shrijith - 349 Runs
At the number five position on this list is Hubli Tigers' Krishnan Shrijith, who scored 349 runs in 10 innings at an average of 43.62, while striking at 139.60. His best knocks included a century and two 50-plus scores. The left-handed batter, Shrijith, has been on the rise, as the wicketkeeper from Bengaluru has been tremendous for his side.
4. SU Karthik - 372 Runs
Moving to the number four player on this list is SU Karthik from Mysuru Warriors, who displayed his class in the 2024 edition, as he opened the innings for the Warriors. Playing in a total of 12 matches, he scored 372 runs at an average of 31, while striking at 124.41, with three half-centuries to his name. With the kind of performances he has shown, the opener is expected to again light up the 2025 edition with his exploits.
3. LR Chethan - 429 Runs
Bengaluru Blasters' LR Chethan was fantastic in the last season of this tournament, where he thumped 429 runs in 11 innings at an average of 42.90, while striking at 151.59. During these innings, he smashed four half-centuries, with a best of 89 not out. Chethan is a right-handed wicketkeeping batter who is again expected to be useful for his side with the amount of cricket coming.
2. Abhinav Manohar - 507 Runs
Finally, moving to the number two player on this list is Shivamogga Lions' Abhinav Manohar. The big-hitting right-handed middle-order batter has played in the IPL and done his part with some impressive ball-striking, especially in the death overs.
Manohar, who played last season in 10 innings, smashed 507 runs at an average of 84.50 while batting at a strike rate of 196.51, with six half-centuries, with a best of 84 not out. His numbers have been constantly improving, as his ability to strike massive sixes is evident by the fact that he thumped a total of 52 gigantic maximums last season. Expect Manohar to come all guns blazing this time as well, as he is all set to light up the Maharaja T20 trophy 2025.
1. Karun Nair - 560 Runs
Now, it's time for the number one player on the list, and by miles, it is Karun Nair, the former skipper of Mysuru Warriors. Nair, who recently made his comeback in the Indian side on the back of some impressive domestic performances, was influential during the 2024 edition of this tournament.
Batting in 12 matches, he scored 560 runs at an average of 56, while striking at 181.22. With five half-centuries and a century, Nair has proved his worth again, as he outlasted every other batter with his consistency and dynamic batting quality. Nayar is a solid batter who can keep the opposition on their toes with his fluent innings all around the park. Therefore, expect another top-class season from the seasoned batter.