SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Orcas are proud to announce the launch of the Seattle Orcas Women’s T20 Exhibition, a new elite women’s cricket event that will bring together top domestic talent and international stars for four days of high-level competition in the Pacific Northwest.

The inaugural tournament will take place Aug. 20–23 at Tollgate Farm Park in North Bend, Washington, and will feature three teams: the Bellevue Blazers, Redmond Raptors, and Washington Waves. The event will follow a double round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the championship final.

Presented in partnership with Cricket Impact Group, the Women’s T20 Exhibition is another major step in the Seattle Orcas’ commitment to growing women’s cricket and creating meaningful opportunities for players across the region.

Following the official draft, all three teams have finalized their squads, combining standout domestic players with experienced international talent.

Bellevue Blazers

Head Coach: Sindhu Sriharsha

Marquee Player: Jivana Aras

International Signings: Aaliyah Alleyne, Jannillea Glasgow

Domestic Players: Mahek Desai, Disha Dhingra, Chetnaa G Prasad, Disha Kaveripakam, Sahasra Gorla, Shubhi Agrawal, Simiksha Sivakumar, Ritul Dwivedi (SEA), Swati Singh (SEA), Radha Shriram (SEA)

Redmond Raptors

Head Coach: Rishi Bhardwaj

Marquee Player: Anika Kolan

International Signings: Qiana Joseph, Achini Perera

Domestic Players: Ritu Singh, Camy Desai, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Lekha Shetty, Laasya Bandaru, Divya Saxena, Sahana Shivkumar, Ankita Swaminath (SEA), Shillan Khan (SEA), Vaishnavi Mangeshkar (SEA)

Washington Waves

Head Coach: Prajith Mudi

Marquee Player: Geetika Kodali

International Signings: Jahzara Claxton, Amarpal Kaur

Domestic Players: Isani Vaghela, Nikhar Doshi, Aparna Gurumurthy, Taranum Chopra, Aadya Rawat, Yashaaditi Teki, Saanvi Sood, Aira Mohindru (SEA), Jaivi Pathak (SEA), Rucha Khairnar (SEA)

Each roster features a strong domestic core, giving emerging players the opportunity to compete alongside established international performers in a professional team environment.

The Seattle Orcas Women’s T20 Exhibition is designed to celebrate the future of women’s cricket by combining elite competition, player development, and community impact under one banner. With exciting matchups, talented athletes, and a championship on the line, the event is set to become a marquee addition to the Seattle Orcas calendar.

More tournament updates, schedules, and fan information will be announced through the Seattle Orcas’ official channels in the coming weeks.

You can also find out all the information about the tournament on the official website -: https://www.seattleorcas.com/womens-t20-exhibition