Match number 7 of the Maharani Trophy 2025 will feature Bengaluru Blasters Women and Hubli Tigers Women, scheduled for August 7 at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur, with the first ball to be bowled at 9:45 AM IST. Both teams are vying for valuable league points as this inaugural edition enters a crucial phase, with each side eager to strengthen their push for the semifinals in this landmark Karnataka women’s T20 event.
Bengaluru Blasters Women made headlines ahead of the tournament, notably by signing Niki Prasad—the U-19 World Cup-winning captain—as their marquee player at the auction, reflecting their ambition and squad depth. Other key squad members such as Chandasi Krisnamurthy and Deeksha CD provide further balance to the line-up, making them a formidable opponent.
For the Hubli Tigers Women, led by the experienced Rajeshwari Gayakwad, the match presents a crucial opportunity to recover from mixed results in the opening fixtures. Hubli’s squad boasts stalwarts like Monica C Patel and promising all-rounders such as Sakshi Munavalli, but consistency with the bat will be key as they seek to improve on their last outing against Bengaluru.
Squads:
Bengaluru Blasters Women’s Cricket Team
Chandasi Krishnamurthy, Niki Prasad, Prangini Chauhan, Sarah Gabbur, Diya Umesh, Kandikuppa Kashvi, Nynisha Patil, T Nireeksha, Deeksha CD, Pranathi KS, Sakshi Doijode, Aditi Bakka, Aditi Rajesh, Harshitha Shekar, Pushpa Kiresur, Veda Varshini
Hubli Tigers Women’s Cricket Team
Krishika Reddy, Nandani Chauhan, Pooja Dhananjaya, BG Tejashwini, H Bhavika Reddy, Likhitha Vilveetil, Mansi Pundeer, Prathiksha C, Sakshi Munavalli, Annapurna G Bhosale, Shreya Chavan, Monica Patel, Priya Chavan, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Rameshwari Gayakwad, Rimjhim Shukla
Players to watch out:
Niki Prasad
Niki Prasad is a talented young Indian all-rounder, who bowls right-arm off-spin and bats right-handed. She captained India to victory in the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup and has been a leading run-scorer in youth tournaments. In T20 matches (WPL), she has played 8 games, scoring 78 runs at an average of 39.00 with a strike rate of 118.18, including a top score of 35.
Aditi Bakka
Aditi Bakka is a young Indian cricketer, who bowls right-arm medium fast and bats right-handed. Known for her bowling, she has been recognized for impactful performances such as taking crucial wickets quickly to change games. She was phenomenal with the ball in the previous encounter against Shivamogga when she picked up figures of 3 for 16 in just 3 overs. She is one of the main bowlers to watch out for in the tournament.
Nandani Chauhan
Nandani Chauhan is a right-handed batter and right-arm leg break bowler. She is a key player for her side and only recently scored an unbeaten 34 runs in the first encounter against Shivamogga. In the game against Mangaluru, she scored 39 more runs with the bat showing her consistency in scoring runs for her side. With her prolific performances in the tournament so far, she will be a key player for the Hubli side to watch out for.
Monica Patel
Monica Patel is a left-handed batter and a left-arm medium pace bowler, known primarily for her bowling. She plays domestic cricket for Karnataka and has been part of teams such as Supernovas and the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). In the game against Mangaluru, she was exceptional with the bat scoring 44 runs off 28 balls and also picking a wicket with the ball.
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 forecast indicates cloudy skies with a touch of rain. The temperature will hover around 27°C, with humidity at 68%. This suggests humid conditions with moderate cloud cover, making it plausible for intermittent rains or light showers in the afternoon or later in the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Niki Prasad, Diya Umesh, Kandikuppa Kashvi, Deeksha CD, Aditi Bakka, Harshitha Shekar, Nandani Chauhan, BG Tejashwini, Monica Patel, Priya Chavan, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Match Details:
Date – August 7, 2025
Time – 9:45 AM IST
Venue – KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
