The dawn of a new cricketing season in Bengal beckons as the much-anticipated Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League returns for its electrifying second season. The Jadavpur University Complex in Kolkata is set to be a cauldron of excitement as the Murshidabad Kueens, last year’s valiant runners-up, gear up to lock horns with the Harbour Diamonds in the tournament’s curtain-raiser on June 12, 2025, from 9 AM IST.
For the Murshidabad Kueens, the sting of their slender 5-run defeat in the 2024 final remains fresh, fueling their resolve to go one better this year. Led by a core of driven contenders and buoyed by memories of last season’s near-glory, the Kueens are determined to seize their moment. But standing in their path are the Harbour Diamonds, an outfit eager to sparkle and upset the established order from the get-go. The Harbour Diamonds finished at the bottom of the points table in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Squads:
Murshidabad Kueens
Ananya Bose, Jahnabi Paswan, Samayita Adhikari, Dipita Ghosh, Marjina Khatun, Mehek Hussain, Prativa Rana, Snigdha Paul, Sushmita Ganguly, Sweta Samanta, Tanusree Sarkar, Trishita Sarkar, Diya Nandi, Protistha Dutta, Liza Roy, Rupal Patra
Harbour Diamonds
Ambika Guha, Dipa Das, Tanushree Adhikary, Yogita Rawat, Ankita Barman, Bipasha Ghosh, Kashish Agarwal, Soumashree Bhowmick, Sanjukta Sarkar, Ariktha Manna, Priyanka Sarkar, Rasmani Das, Rupal Tiwari, Saika Ishaque, Shaila Senapati, Smriti Bar
Players to watch out:
Tanusree Sarkar:
She has represented India A and plays for Railways at the domestic level. She has been a prolific run-scorer in the domestic tournaments. She also has the potential to chip in with crucial overs with the ball for her side, adding another dimension of having an impact on the game.
Sushmita Ganguly:
The 22-year-old is a handy off-spinner who represents Bengal at the domestic level. She could have a big role to play for her side in the upcoming edition of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League.
Saika Ishaque:
The 29-year-old left-arm spinner is an experienced veteran at the domestic level. She has also made her debut in the white-ball formats for India. She also represents the Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). She could be the centre of Harbour Diamonds’ plans as they would be keen to bounce back from a bottom-of-the-table finish in the Inaugural edition of the tournament.
Ankita Barman:
She is another exciting talent, the 24-year-old adds all-rounder value as an off-spinner and a dependable batter. She could prove to be the ultimate X factor for the Harbour Diamonds in the upcoming 2nd edition of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League.
Pitch:
The Jadavpur University Complex dishes a balanced pitch, slightly more tilted in favour of the spinners, with 30 wickets to the spinners as compared to 16 for the pacers at this venue. The average total at this venue is 108 runs.
Weather:
The temperature will hover around a warm 33°C, accompanied by a moderate humidity level of 70%, creating a summer kind of an atmosphere in Kolkata. There is a low chance of precipitation at just 15%, minimising the likelihood of any rain interruptions during the match.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sanjukta Sarkar, Dipa Das, Samayita Adhikari, Ambika Guha, Tanushree Sarkar, Ankita Barman, Snigdha Paul, Saika Ishaque, Soumashree Subrata Bhowmick, Sushmita Ganguly, Rasmani Das
Match details:
Date – June 12, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
