Karnataka began their Super League campaign of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament in style by defeating domestic giants Mumbai by nine wickets in a Group B match here yesterday.

Karnataka bowlers put up a spirited show and restricted Mumbai for a paltry 97 for nine in their 20 overs. All-rounder Shubham Ranjane (15) and Akash Parkar (22) top-scored for Mumbai. Karnataka pacers R Vinay Kumar (2-15) and Manoj Bhadange (2-11) picked up two wickets apiece.