As the sun rises over Kolkata, cricketing fervor is set to grip the city once again with the return of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League. In Match 2, the defending champions, Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers, lock horns with the determined Servotech Siliguri Strikers on June 12th, 2025, at the Jadavpur University Complex.
The Kolkata Tigers, last season’s trailblazers, will stride onto home turf still basking in the glory of their thrilling five-run victory in the 2024 final over the Murshidabad Kueens, a match that has already become part of Bengal cricket folklore. Their blend of experienced campaigners and rising stars makes them the team to beat, with every opponent eager to dethrone the champions.
Meanwhile, the Servotech Siliguri Strikers arrive determined to script a turnaround story. After finishing sixth in the previous edition, the Strikers have retooled their squad and mindset, aiming to shake off last year’s disappointments and make an early statement against the league’s benchmark side. With young talent keen to prove their mettle and seasoned players hungry for redemption, the stage is set for a fiercely contested encounter.
Squads:
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women’s Cricket Team
Ankita Mahanta, Koyel Sarkar, Prativa Mandi, Ritika Pal, Mita Paul, Priti Mahato, Puja Rajak, Sujata Dey, Tanuja Sarkar, Jhilik Das, Parna Paul, Debalina Samanta, Monika Mal, Salma Khatun, Sangita Dutta, Shreetama Mali
Servotech Siliguri Strikers Women’s Cricket Team
Jhumpa Roy, Ratna Barman, Ritu Gayen, Soumi Roy, Supritha Sarkar, Anindita Nath, Puja Adhikary, Sneha Gupta, Snigdha Bag, Tithi Das, Priyanka Bala, Sumana Mondal, Ananya Halder, Mouli Mondal, Napisa Yasmin, Swastika Kundu
Players to watch out:
Mita Paul
She churns out the bulk of the runs at the domestic level, scoring 1,092 runs at an average of 22.7, including five half-centuries to her name with the bat. She has also picked up 44 wickets with the ball for her side.
Tanuja Sarkar
The 24-year-old youngster is a promising talent, and a lot of responsibility will be on her shoulders as far as the batting department is concerned for the defending champions if they are to continue their dominance in the tournament.
Priyanka Bala
She’s a fairly experienced campaigner at the domestic level having represented Bengal and has also played her trade with the Railways. Besides that, she also had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the legends of the women’s game during her stint with the Mumbai Indians in the 2nd edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2024.
Tithi Das
The 24-year-old all-rounder is a proper asset purely because of dual effectiveness, with the bat, as well as with the ball for her side. She could be the game-changer for the Servotech Siliguri Strikers in their bid to script an inspiring chapter for their side in this edition.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at the Jadavpur University Complex promises an intriguing contest, with spinners having enjoyed notable success here, claiming 30 wickets compared to just 16 for the pacers, highlighting the surface’s tendency to assist turn and grip. Batters will need to be watchful, as the average total at this venue stands at a modest 108 runs, indicating that run-scoring hasn’t been easy, and partnerships will be crucial.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy with a temperature of 30°C, accompanied by light winds and the humidity is high at 85%. With no rain interruptions on the radar, a complete game is expected.
Fantasy Playing 11:
Priyanka Bala, Parna Paul, Puja Rajak, Ratna Barman, Ankita Mahanta, Sneha Gupta, Mita Paul, Tithi Swarpan Das, Snigdha Bag, Ananya Halder, Mouli Manik Mandal
Match details:
Date – June 12, 2025
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata,
Broadcast – All games will be telecast live on the Sports18 3 TV channel and the streaming is made available on Viacom18’s OTT platform, JioCinema.
