The Maharashtra Women’s Premier League 2025 has officially kicked off on June 5th, ushering in a thrilling new chapter for women’s cricket in the region. As the state’s finest talents take center stage at the iconic Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) International Stadium in Pune, excitement is building rapidly around this inaugural tournament that promises to redefine the landscape of the sport.
Match 3 features a high-stakes clash between Raigad Royals, led by the dynamic and inspiring Kiran Navgire, and the fiercely competitive Pune Warriors, captained by the tenacious Anuja Patil. Alongside these two powerhouses, the league boasts formidable contenders like the Solapur Smashers under Tejal Hasabnis and the Ratnagiri Jets, captained by the celebrated Smriti Mandhana.
With every game intensifying the battle for supremacy, the league stage is heating up as teams vie for a coveted spot in the grand finale scheduled for June 14th. This match is not just a contest of skill but a celebration of the growing momentum and passion for women’s cricket in Maharashtra, a spectacle no fan will want to miss.
Squads:
Raigad Royals
Kiran Navgire (C), Madhuri Aghav, Ayesha Shaikh, Sanjivani Pawar, Bhavika Ahire, Shravani Desai, Sneha Bhandare, Aishwarya Wagh, Pradnya Veerkar, Isha Pathare, Janhavi Veerkar, Roshni Parrdhi, Aaditi Gaikwad, Aaditi Waghmare, Yashoda Ghogare, Mehek Mulla, Ananya Chavan, Mihika Dingankar
Pune Warriors
Anuja Patil (C), Vaishnavi Shinde, Simran Dabas, Saniya Gawade, Shraddha Girme, Shweta Mane, Ishita Khale, Rishita Saikar, Shivanshi Kapoor, Akshaya Jadhav, Samruddhi Shinde, Shalaka Kane, Abhilasha Patil, Neeti Agarwal, Utkarsha Kadam, Sejal Sutar, Shweta Sawant, Khushi Mulla, Soumyalata Birajdar, Pranjali Pise, Samruddhi Dale, Chinmayee Borphale, Suhani Kahandal
Players to watch out:
Kiran Navgire
The Raigad Royals skipper had an impressive season representing the UP Warriorz in the 3rd edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). She scored 154 runs at a strike rate of 173.03 and an average of 19.25 in 8 innings, including one half-century. She made impactful contributions at the top of the order for her side in the tournament. She will be vital to Raigad Royals’ success.
Bhavika Ahire
She was a part of India’s Under-19 World Cup squad in the 2nd edition, where the Niki Prasad-led side defended their inaugural title. After going through the grind at the domestic level, she has gained a considerable amount of experience and will be a vital cog in Raigad’s batting unit in the inaugural edition of the WMPL 2025.
Anuja Patil
The former Indian international is also the skipper of the Pune Warriors in the ongoing inaugural edition of the Maharashtra Women’s Premier League in 2025. She would be keen to continue on her impressive all-around display at the domestic level, representing West Zone and Maharashtra. Her experience on the international stage will come in very handy in leading the youngsters in this competition.
Shweta Mane
The experienced domestic stalwart represented Railways and Maharashtra at the domestic level. She was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning innings (37 off 23 balls) with the bat for her side. She would be eager to build on a confident start and carry on the batting unit of Pune Warriors on her shoulders in the ongoing inaugural season.
Pitch:
It’s a good batting wicket at the MCA Stadium in Pune, equally favourable for the spinners as well as the pacers. The average total at the venue is 139.
Weather:
The temperature will hover around a warm 29°C and the chance of precipitation stands at 40%, accompanied by a humidity level of 72%. Winds will be moderate, blowing at 14 km/h, which may influence conditions on the field.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Bhavika Ahire, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Mane, Janhavi Veerkar, Ananya Chavan, Akshaya Jadhav, Vaishnavi Shinde, Ishita Khale, Utkarsha Kadam, Isha Pathare, and Yashoda Ghogare
Match details:
Date – June 6, 2025
Time – 9:30 AM IST
Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune
Broadcast – The game will be streamed live on Jio Hotstar, and the TV Broadcast will be on Star Sports 2
