As the Maharani Trophy 2025 edges closer to its crucial stages, Match No. 10 between Mangaluru Dragons Women and Shivamogga Lioness Women promises a thrilling spectacle at the KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur. Scheduled for August 8, 2025, at 1:45 PM IST, both teams are jostling for better positions on the points table as the league nears the semifinal mark.
Mangaluru Dragons Women enter the contest on the back of a mixed run—having overcome Bengaluru Blasters Women in their opener but falling short against Hubli Tigers. Their campaign has been spurred by all-rounders like Karnika Karthick, the Player of the Match in their win, and contributions from their top order, though the middle order remains a work in progress.
The Shivamogga Lioness Women, meanwhile, boast the prowess of Advika D Gowda—already among the top run-scorers in the tournament—and are bolstered by their bowling spearhead BG Tejashwini, fresh from a four-wicket haul in their last match. The Lioness will look to capitalize on their ability to strike early and control the pace with spin and disciplined seamers.
Squads:
Mangaluru Dragons Women’s Cricket Team
Liyanka Shetty, Prerana Rajesh, Saanvi Iyer, Inchara CU, Reethu Gowda, Saloni P, Tanushree M, Prathyoosha Kumar, Anagha Murali, Bhakti Shetty, Harshitha R, Karnika Karthick, Laxmi Bagewadi, Nirmitha CJ, Shreya Mishra, Zoya Khazi
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
Players to watch out:
Liyanka Shetty
Liyanka Shetty is a promising young cricketer from Karnataka known for her impactful performances, particularly as a hard-hitting batter. Liyanka in both the games of the tournament combined has scored 76 runs and has also picked 2 wickets with the ball which is why she is also been recognized as a valuable pick in tournaments such as the Maharani Trophy, showcasing her importance in the team lineup.
Prerana Rajesh
Prerana Rajesh is recognized as a promising player in Indian women’s cricket, with her primary role being a batter. She has participated in domestic tournaments and is noted for her right-hand batting style; she also occasionally bowls right-arm off-break. In the tournament so far, she has scored 58 runs with the bat proving her worth in the batting order and she is an interesting prospect for the team going forward in the tournament.
Roshni Kiran
Roshni Kiran is a right-handed batter who plays for Karnataka Women and has also been part of teams like India A Women Under-19. In the tournament so far, she has scored 49 runs with the bat in 2 innings with her best coming in the latest encounter against Mysore where she smashed 43 of 32 deliveries. She is an exciting young talent to watch out for in the tournament going forward.
Soumya Verma
Soumya Verma is recognized as one of the promising talents in Indian women’s cricket, particularly noted as a top wicketkeeper with notable dismissals in U-19 tournaments. In the two innings of the tournament she has batted, Soumya has scored 44 runs with the bat and has been a consistent run scorer for them in both the games. She is one of the exciting players to watch out for with the bat and behind the wickets as well.
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 is forecasted to bring some rain and thunderstorms. Expect conditions to be unsettled, with the likelihood of interruptions due to rainfall and potential thunder. The temperature will likely be warm and humidity relatively high.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Liyanka Shetty, Prerana Rajesh, Inchara CU, Reethu Gowda, Prathyoosha Kumar, Karnika Karthick, Mithila Vinod, Roshni Kiran, Advika D Gowda, Soumya Verma, Namita D’souza
Match Details:
Date – August 8, 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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