Complete Squad - Senior Women's T20 Challenger Trophy 2024 Announced, starts 17 Nov 2024

Post the 2024 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, it is now time for the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy, set to commence on November 17th at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. The tournament, featuring the country’s top women cricketers, will culminate with the final on November 27th at the same venue.

This five-team event is designed to showcase the best talent from across India, with players representing state teams divided into Team A, Team B, Team C, Team D, and Team E. As we gear up for this exciting tournament, let’s dive into the squads and strengths of each team.

Team A

Led by all-rounder Harleen Deol, Team A features a strong lineup that promises versatility and power. The batting order is spearheaded by seasoned campaigners Priya Punia and Richa Ghosh, while Priya Mishra and Rubia Syed bolster the middle order.

On the bowling front, Arundhati Reddy and Saika Ishaque bring precision and control. Young talents like Hani Patel and Yashasri ensure the squad has depth and energy, making them a formidable side in the competition.

Squad: Harleen Deol (C), Richa Ghosh, Ananya Pradeep, Priya Punia, Trisha Poojitha, Rubia Syed, Mita Paul, Arundhati Reddy, Yashasri, Kaushalya Choudhary, Hani Patel, Fatima Jaffer, Saika Ishaque, SB Keerthana, Priya Mishra

Team B

Under the leadership of Sneh Rana, Team B showcases a perfect balance of stability and aggression. Subha Sateesh and Tejal Hasabnis form the backbone of their batting, while Uma Chetry and Khushi Bhatia add a flair of explosiveness.

The bowling unit is led by the experienced Renuka Singh and supported by the all-round capabilities of Tanusree Sarkar and the youthful energy of Mannat Kashyap. Team B’s strategy and depth make them a tough side to beat.

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Squad: Sneh Rana(C), Subha Sateesh, Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis, Uma Chetry, Khushi Bhatia, Tanusree Sarkar, Sonal Thakur, Renuka, Jintimani Kalita, Akshara Srinivasan, Nikita S Chauhan, Mannat Kashyap, Prema Rawat

Team C

Captain Minnu Mani leads a well-rounded Team C, combining experienced batters and aggressive bowlers. Dependable names like Shweta Sehrawat and Soumya Tiwari anchor the batting, while Priyanka Bala and Tripti Singh offer game-changing power in the middle order.

The bowling attack, featuring Titas Sadhu and Shraddha Pokharkar, are known for their wicket-taking prowess. All-rounders like Yamuna Rana and Akshita Maheswari ensure the team’s adaptability in crunch moments.

Squad: Minnu Mani(C), Debasmita Dutta, Priyanka Bala, Shweta Sehrawat, Soumya Tiwari, Tripti Singh, Jagravi Pawar, Shraddha Pokharkar, Shipra Giri, Vrinda Dinesh, Titas Sadhu, Akshita Maheswari, Yamuna Rana, Aarti Kedar, Saranya Gadwal

Team D

Shafali Verma, known for her fearless cricket, captains Team D, which exudes raw power and clinical precision. Monika Das and Sweta Verma provide a solid foundation, while big hitters like Kiran Navgire and Mamatha Madiwala promise electrifying performances.

The bowling lineup features reliable names like Tanuja Kanwer and Saima Thakor, who combine accuracy with aggression. With Shafali at the helm, expect Team D to deliver thrilling moments in every game.

Squad: Shafali Verma(C), Monika Das, Sweta Verma, Mamatha Madiwala, Kiran Navgire, Dhara Gujjar, Humairaa Kaazi, Amrita Joseph, Najla CMC, Saima Thakor, Tanuja Kanwer, Krutikaben, Madhu, Janki Rathod, Falak Naz

Team E

Seasoned campaigner Radha Yadav leads Team E, a side built on strong fundamentals. Simran Shaikh, Riya Chaudhari, and Nandini Kashyap form a consistent top order, while Radha Yadav and Sanjana Sanjeevan are key finishers.

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The bowling unit, led by Archana Devi and Sayali Satghare, adds diversity and strength, ensuring breakthroughs at crucial moments. Team E’s ability to adapt and execute plans effectively makes them a tough competitor.

Squad: Radha Yadav (C), Riya Chaudhari, Nandini Kashyap, Raghavi Bist, Ishwari Savkar, Anushka Sharma, Henrietta Pereira, Sajana Sajeevan, Sayali Satghare, Nandini Sharma, Simran Shaikh, Vasavi Akhila, Archana Devi, Prakashika Naik, Mamta Paswan

The Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy features a round-robin format where each team plays against the other four, making it a total of 11 matches from November 17th to 27th. All matches will be held at the picturesque JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.