Comeback man Mohammed Azharuddeen's scintillating knock and debutant Vaisakh Chandran's brilliant opening spell helped Kerala stun Karnataka by 53 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 Tournament at the IS Bindra stadium, Mohali on Wednesday.
Batting first, Kerala posted 179 for four in 20 overs riding on Azharuddeen's blazing unbeaten 95 from 47 balls. In reply, Karnataka could only manage 126 for nine in 20 overs as off-spinner Vaisakh ran through the rival top-order with a four-wicket haul.
