Abhee Ventures becomes title sponsor of Shivamogga Yodhas for Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026
Developer Steps Into Sports Sponsorship Through Cricket Partnership
Abhee Ventures, one of Bengaluru's leading real estate developers, announced its partnership with Shivamogga Yodhas as the team's title sponsor for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026, Karnataka's premier franchise-based T20 cricket tournament. The announcement, made on June 22, represents the developer's first major foray into sports sponsorship at the team level.
Focus on Wellness and Active Living
The association supports Abhee Ventures' overall goal of fostering active and wellness-oriented lives through its residential complexes. As sports and health become more essential factors for homebuyers, the firm is looking into ways to include sports-themed activities and infrastructure into its future developments.
The collaboration supports the imminent launch of Abhee Ventures' flagship project, Codename New Dimension, which includes sports and active living as part of its design philosophy.
Community Engagement Across Karnataka
The partnership reflects Abhee Ventures' commitment to supporting sporting excellence in Karnataka while strengthening its engagement with communities across the state. Speaking on the partnership, R Nagaraj Reddy, Founder and Managing Director of Abhee Ventures, said the developer views cricket as a vehicle for community building. "Cricket has a unique ability to bring communities together and inspire the next generation. Through this partnership with Shivamogga Yodhas, we look forward to celebrating the passion, resilience, and ambition that define both sport and the communities we serve."
The Maharaja Trophy Platform
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 has emerged as one of Karnataka's most prominent cricketing platforms, providing talented players with the opportunity to compete at a high level and showcase their potential. The tournament runs from June 20 to July 12, 2026, across three venues in Karnataka—Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru. Six franchises play 34 matches over 23 days.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru (rebranded from Mangaluru Dragons) enter as defending champions, while Shivamogga Yodhas (formerly Shivamogga Lions) debut under a new identity.
Shivamogga Yodhas Performance
Shivamogga Yodhas defeated Mysore Warriors by 90 runs in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 opener, with Yash Raj Punja taking 4-30 as the Warriors were bowled out for 100. The team has since maintained competitive form through the early stages of the tournament.
About Abhee Ventures
Abhee Ventures is a Bengaluru-based premium residential real estate developer with a rich 17-year legacy of delivering thoughtfully designed residential communities, commercial spaces, villa-plotted developments, and villa communities. Founded in 2009 by R. Nagaraj Reddy, the company has evolved into a developer of large-scale gated communities and integrated townships across Bengaluru's major growth corridors, including East Bengaluru and South Bengaluru.
The company's portfolio spans more than 9 million sq. ft. of completed projects and almost 6 million sq. ft. of ongoing development. Future plans include expansion across North & South Bengaluru with more than 8 million sq. ft. of upcoming luxury development across premium apartment communities, villa developments, plotted projects, and large-format townships.