Wicketkeeper-batter M Mamta has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad senior women’s team for the upcoming BCCI Women’s T20 Championship, set to begin on October 8 in Gwalior. The tournament will feature top domestic teams from across India competing in a high-intensity T20 format, serving as an important platform for players aiming to make their mark at the national level.
The Hyderabad squad, announced by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), showcases a balanced blend of experience and emerging talent. The team’s leadership under Mamta, known for her composed presence behind the stumps and tactical acumen, is expected to bring stability and direction to the side in a challenging competition.
Alongside Mamta, the squad features several players who have consistently performed in the domestic circuit and age-group tournaments, reflecting the city’s growing depth in women’s cricket. Promising batter K Tejaswini has been named among the stand-byes, underlining the strength of Hyderabad’s young talent pipeline.
Under Mamta’s leadership, Hyderabad will aim to build on their recent improvements in domestic performances. The side has shown steady growth over the past few seasons, particularly in the shorter format, where their bowlers have managed to restrict opposition effectively, while the top order has displayed flashes of promise.
Known for her sharp game awareness and quick glove work, Mamta has also been instrumental in mentoring younger players in the setup. Her appointment comes as part of Hyderabad’s vision to nurture player-led leadership and continuity within its women’s cricket structure.
The team management has focused on fielding a squad that offers variety in both spin and pace departments, complemented by versatile all-rounders who can adapt to Gwalior’s playing condition, often known to support both seam movement in the mornings and turn in the later stages of the day.
The BCCI Women’s T20 Championship continues to be one of the most competitive platforms in India’s domestic cricket calendar. With the tournament serving as a crucial selection benchmark for zonal and India A opportunities, Hyderabad will look to make a strong impression in the league stage.
Each team will play a series of round-robin fixtures in Gwalior, with top-performing sides progressing to the knockout rounds. For Hyderabad, consistent starts at the top of the order and disciplined bowling in the powerplay will be key to securing early momentum in the campaign.
Hyderabad Squad:
M Mamta (C, WK), M Sakshi Rao, G Trisha, E Srujana, VM Kavya, S Yashasri, Kesari Drithi, Vanka Tooja, K Nidhi (WK), K Neetisha, K Srivalli, K Vaishnavi Yadav, Prathiksha Venkatesh, D Pranja
Stand-byes: K Tejaswini, Trisha Poojitha, P Parvathi, Jazmine Gill, T Chandana
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