In a closely contested match, Bengaluru Blasters managed to hold on to their nerves as they defeated Mysuru Warriors by two runs in the ongoing Karnataka Premier League (KPL) - 2018 encounter at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in city yesterday. Earlier, Mysuru Warriors won the toss and put the table toppers Bengaluru Blasters into bat. The Blasters got off to a horrific star as they slumped to 24 for 3 within 3 overs. N.P. Bhareth (2 for 25) and Prateek Jain (1 for 17) were getting a lot of movement with the new ball and caused concerns to the batsmen. Pavan Deshpande (76 n.o) and Robin Uthappa (34) anchored the drowning ship and steadied the innings. Pavan Deshpande 76 (54b,7x4,2x6) paced his innings perfectly and carried his bat till the end. He was also well supported by Vineet Yadav (30). The Blasters posted a competitive total of 148 for 4 in 20 overs.
