Day 3, of the Vidarbha Women’s Pro T20 League will feature a high-octane contest between Orange Tigresses and Neco Master Blaster teams. Orange Tigresses lead the campaign, winning the curtain raiser against Nagpur Titans, who then bounced back with a win against Neco Master Blaster.
Squads:
Orange Tigresses Women’s Cricket Team
Disha Kasat (C), Sayali Shinde, Sai Bhoyar, Trupti Lodhe, Janhvi Ranganathan, Komal Zanzad (vc), Riddhima Maradwar (wk), Akshara Itankar, Aditi Palandurkar, Dhanashree Gujjar, Ankita Bhongade, Prerna Randive, Nandini Pradhan, Sanskruti Dhande, Disha Kale, Prachi Puri (wk)
Neco Master Blaster Women’s Cricket Team
Bharti Fulmali (C), Riddhi Naik (VC), Nihari Kawalw (WK), Vedanti Salodkar, Nupur Kohale, Arya Gohane, Shivani Dharne (WK), Tanvi Mendhe, Snehal Maniyar, Yashashree Soley, Gargi Banote, Shraddha Nabira, Shreya Lanjewar, Siddhi Nerkar, Pallavi Jain, Sanskriti Sant
Players to watch out:
Disha Kasat
Disha is known for her consistency and explosive batting display. Captain in charge, led from the front with a scintillating 88 off 54 balls against Nagpur Titans in their last encounter. Her innings, laced with elegant boundaries and powerful stroke play, came at a fiery strike rate of 162.96, earning her the Player of the Match award. A composed leader, setting the tone for her team.
Dharvi Tembhurne
A reliable asset with the ball, her economical and attacking bowling spells finds good rhythm with picking up wickets. Dharvi turned heads with her disciplined spell of 2/23 in 4 overs against Nagpur Titans. Her variations and ability to break partnerships at key moments make her a dependable bowler in the middle overs, chipping in with wickets.
Bharti Fulmali
Bharti is known for quick scoring and is a high impact player. The captain rose to the occasion against Nagpur Titans, smashing a dominant 82 off just 49 deliveries at a blistering strike rate of 167.34. Her fearless intent at the top sets the tone in the powerplay, also often being the batting engine of the Neco side.
Shraddha Nabira
Shraddha, an in-form batter, has proven with her consistent performance. She showcased maturity and class with her 50 off 43 against Nagpur Titans. She also anchored a 129-run partnership with captain Fulmali. Her temperament and consistency make her a pillar in Neco’s top order.
Pitch:
The surface at VCA, Jamtha, continues to be on the slower side, aiding spinners as the match progresses. However, it’s relatively balanced early on, allowing set batters to accumulate runs. Bowlers who mix up their pace and bowl into the pitch can be particularly effective on this track.
Weather:
Nagpur is experiencing excessive heat, with the temperature at 38°C, but partly cloudy conditions offer occasional relief from the sun. With 42% humidity, the forecast suggests no rain interruptions, ensuring a full game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Disha Kasat, Bharti Fulmali, Shraddha Nabira, Komal Zanzad, Dharvi Tembhurne, Trupti Lodhe, Riddhi Naik, Nupur Kohale, Arya Gohane, Dhanashree Gujjar, Sanskriti Sant
Match details:
Date – June 12, 2025
Time – 9:15 AM IST
Venue – VCA Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
