Match 4 of the Maharani Trophy 2025 features an exciting face-off between Shivamogga Lioness Women and Bengaluru Blasters Women. Set to take place on August 5, 2025, at 1:45 PM IST, at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Bengaluru. Shivamogga Lioness have begun the tournament on a strong note, making a statement with their opening game victory. Bengaluru Blasters, fresh for their first game in this edition, will look to challenge their opponents fiercely.
Shivamogga Lioness Women boast a well-rounded squad with key players such as Anusha MN, Keerthi SV, and all-rounder Advika D Gowda who have already shown promise in the initial matches of the Maharani Trophy. Their batting depth and bowling variety provide them balance and flexibility, making them a formidable team in the competition.
Bengaluru Blasters Women, led by players like Diya Umesh and Harshitha Shekar, are known for their aggressive batting style and disciplined bowling lineup, setting the stage for a competitive clash between these two sides.
Squads:
Shivamogga Lioness Women’s Cricket Team
Anusha MN, Mithila Vinod, Roshni Kiran, Advika D Gowda, Jayashreee Rajshekar K, Keerthi SV, Lavanya Chalana, Saina Kapoor, Vaishnavi Acharya, Sloka Veerahyndhavi, Soumya Verma, Stuthi M, Chinmayi Shivanand, Isha Prabhakar, Namita D’souza, Srinithi P Rai
Bengaluru Blasters Women’s Cricket Team
Chandasi Krishnamurthy, Niki Prasad, Prangini Chauhan, Sarah Gabbur, Diya Umesh, Kandikuppa Kashvi, Nynisha Patil, T Nireeksha, Deeksha CD, Pranathi KS, Sakshi Doijode, Aditi Bakka, Aditi Rajesh, Harshitha Shekar, Pushpa Kiresur, Veda Varshini
Players to watch out:
Namita D’souza
Namita D’souza, an Indian-born United Arab Emirates cricketer, made her T20 International debut in 2018 and has played in several ICC Women’s T20 qualifiers. In T20Is, she has scored 47 runs in 7 innings and taken 8 wickets in 9 innings, with best bowling figures of 3 for 20 and an economy rate of 5.26. In the first match of the tournament, she contributed 18 runs and took an important wicket, making her a key player for Shivamogga.
Advika D Gowda
Advika D Gowda bats right-handed and bowls leg-spin. She scored magnificently in the first game of the tournament, putting up 44 runs on the board and taking her side over the line. Advika is considered a promising player with balanced contributions in both batting and bowling in domestic circuits.
Niki Prasad
Niki Prasad bowls right-arm off-spin and bats right-handed. She captained India to victory in the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup and has been a leading run-scorer in youth tournaments. In the WPL, she has played 8 games, scoring 78 runs at an average of 39.00 with a strike rate of 118.18, including a top score of 35. She is recognized for her big-hitting ability and off-spin bowling.
Deeksha CD
Deeksha CD is a seasoned player contributing experience and skill behind the stumps and with the bat. In the previous game against Mangaluru, she came out scoring 26 of 24 deliveries with a strike rate of 108.33, taking down the bowlers. She is a key player for her side and will be very crucial for them throughout the tournament.
Pitch:
The KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur features a pitch that is generally batting-friendly with good bounce and a grassy outfield. It supports both batters and bowlers, offering some assistance to pacers and spinners alike. The surface is well-suited for short-format games, favoring batters scoring runs comfortably.
Weather:
The weather in Alur is expected to be cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. The conditions include a temperature around 29°C, humidity at 57%, and cloudy skies with very high cloud cover at 99%. Mostly cloudy skies with potential thunderstorms are likely.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anusha MN, Mithila Vinod, Advika D Gowda, Soumya Verma, Namita D’souza, Chandasi Krishnamurthy, Niki Prasad, Diya Umesh, Deeksha CD, Harshitha Shekar, Veda Varshini
Match Details:
Date – August 5, 2025
Time – 1:45 AM IST
Venue – KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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