Hoover leads Belagavi Panthers to maiden KPL crown

After finishing second-best on two occasions, Belagavi Panthers were finally third time lucky as they clinched their maiden Karnataka Premier League title with a dominating performance in the final against Bijapur Bulls on Saturday (September 23). Belagavi, who barely managed to reach the semifinal ahead of Mysuru Warriors, were clinical right from the word go in a modest chase that they scaled comfortably in 17.3 overs on the back of a brilliant half-century from opener