The Maharani Trophy’s sixth clash brings together Shivamogga Lioness Women and Mysore Warriors Women for a much-anticipated afternoon battle, set for 1:45 PM IST start at the KSCA Cricket Ground. Both teams will be eyeing crucial points to keep their campaign on track as the tournament heats up. While each side has shown flashes of brilliance in the tournament’s early stages, consistency is what both are searching for, making this encounter especially significant for their aspirations.
For the Shivamogga Lioness Women, the spotlight will be on their batting line-up, which has shown promising starts but will be tasked with building big totals against a disciplined bowling attack. The team boasts talented names who are capable of accelerating the scoring during the middle overs and finishing strong. On the bowling front, the Lioness have demonstrated an ability to take wickets at crucial moments—a strength they’ll look to leverage, especially if they bowl under overcast skies.
On the other hand, Mysore Warriors Women bring with them a blend of aggressive top-order batters and reliable bowlers who have already made their presence felt in the tournament. Their focus will be on executing their plans in the powerplay—both with bat and ball—aiming to seize early control. With both sides fielding emerging and seasoned talent, and the pressure of a mid-tournament fixture, fans should expect a hard-fought contest where momentum swings could decide the outcome.
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
Mysore Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
Disha KV, Shreya Pote, Shubha Satheesh, Silkin Patel, Deeksha Honushree, Kinjal Patel, Pooja Kumari, Shishira Gowda, Tanvi Raj, Kusuma Gowda, Prakruthi NG, Rachitha Hatwar, Aqfin Ruhi Doddamani, Rohitha Chowdry, Sahana Pawar, Vandita Rao
Players to watch out:
Namita D’souza
Namita D’souza is an Indian-born cricketer who represents the United Arab Emirates women’s national team as a right-arm medium bowler. She 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.
Advika D Gowda
Advika D Gowda is a young Indian all-rounder cricketer born on March 20, 2006. She bats right-handed and bowls leg spin. She scored magnificently in the first encounter 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.
Pooja Kumari
Pooja Kumari is an Indian domestic cricketer born on October 17, 2002. She plays as a right-handed batter and also bowls right-arm medium pace. She has represented teams like Karnataka Women, Odisha Yellow, Bihar Women, and Hubli Tigers Women in domestic tournaments. In her last 3 outings with the ball, she has picked up 7 wickets proving her reliability and consistency with the ball.
Shubha Satheesh
Shubha Satheesh is an Indian women’s cricketer born on July 13, 1999, in Bangalore, Karnataka. She is a left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler who currently plays for Railways and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League. She is the current Captain of the Mysore Warriors Women and is known for her solid technique and ability to anchor innings. She is regarded as a rising star in Indian women’s cricket.
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 at Alur KSCA Stadium is expected to be mostly cloudy with some showers in the afternoon. The forecast suggests a continuation of clouds with periodic rain, and this aligns with a pattern of variable cloud cover and occasional rain over the next several days.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anusha MN, Mithila Vinod, Advika D Gowda, Sloka Veerahyndhavi, Soumya Verma, Namita D’souza, Disha KV, Shubha Satheesh, Shishira Gowda, Tanvi Raj, Sahana Pawar
Match Details:
Date – August 6, 2025
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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