Day 3 of the Maharani Trophy 2025 witnessed dominant performances from Hubli Tigers Women and Mysore Warriors Women, who secured convincing wins in their respective fixtures. Hubli outclassed Mangaluru Dragons Women by 35 runs, showcasing a strong all-round display led by Monica Patel’s unbeaten knock and BG Tejashwini’s four-wicket haul. In the second game of the day, Mysore Warriors Women overcame Shivamogga Lioness Women by 27 runs, with captain Shubha Satheesh leading from the front and a disciplined bowling effort sealing the win.
Match 5: Hubli Tigers Women vs Mangaluru Dragons Women
Hubli Tigers Women put on a commanding performance to seal a 35-run victory over Mangaluru Dragons Women in Match 5 of the Maharani Trophy.
Opting to bat first, Hubli Tigers Women posted a solid 163/5 on the board. The innings saw steady contributions from the top and middle order. Shreya Chavan set the tone with 13, followed by Krishika Reddy’s composed 32 off 28, building a crucial 32-run stand. The momentum shifted gears with Nandani Chauhan’s brisk 39 off 33, who stitched a 58-run partnership with Monica Patel, the latter remaining unbeaten with a match-defining 44* off 28 balls. For the Dragons, Saloni P impressed with the ball, returning 2/10, while Liyanka Shetty chipped in with 1/36.
In response, Mangaluru Dragons struggled to build partnerships despite a fighting start. Liyanka Shetty led the charge with 46 off 38 but lacked support at the other end. Skipper Prathyoosha Kumar fell cheaply for 5, and although Prerana Rajesh added 24 off 19, followed by a cameo of 19 off 10 from Karnika Karthick, the rest of the batting order collapsed under pressure, finishing at 128/8. The Tigers’ bowling unit was clinical, led by BG Tejashwini’s brilliant 4/26 and Priya Chavan’s effective 2/26, ensuring a convincing win for Hubli.
Match 6: Mysore Warriors Women vs Shivamogga Lioness Women
A composed team effort from Mysore Warriors Women earned them a 27-run win over Shivamogga Lioness Women in Match 6 of the Maharani Trophy.
Batting first, Mysore Warriors posted a competitive 140/6 on the board. Skipper Shubha Satheesh anchored the innings brilliantly, making 64 off 60, building a steady 63-run partnership with Shreya Pote, who contributed 19 off 21 balls. In the middle phase, Shishira Gowda added 11, followed by an explosive cameo from Kusuma Gowda, who smashed 32 off just 20 balls, adding 32 runs in tandem with her captain. The Lioness bowling attack had its moments, with Saina Kapoor claiming 2/23, and Chinmayi Shivanand, Namita D’souza, and Srinithi P Rai picking up a wicket apiece.
In response, Shivamogga Lioness Women’s chase faltered despite a strong start by skipper Roshni Kiran, who struck 43 off 32 with confident stroke play. However, she lacked support, with opening partner Advika D Gowda dismissed for a duck. A brief 51-run stand with Keerthi SV (11 off 15) kept hopes alive, but the middle order collapsed under pressure. Lavanya Chalana (2), Sloka Veerahyndhavi (4), and Mithila Vinod (7) couldn’t make an impact. Late resistance came from Soumya Verma (20 off 15) and Namita D’souza (16* off 18), but it wasn’t enough as Shivamogga ended their innings at 113/7. Vandita Rao starred with the ball, taking 2/22, while Sahana Pawar, Deeksha Honushree, and Pooja Kumari bagged a wicket each to wrap up a clinical bowling display for Mysore.
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