Mid-afternoon, as the sun prepares to dip over the Jadavpur University Complex, Day 2 of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League gears up for its second showdown, a battle between grit and redemption as the Rashmi Medinipur Wizards lock horns with the Adamas Howrah Warriors.
Last season, the Wizards had a mixed run but showed enough spark to secure a place in the semi-finals, finishing fourth on the points table with 7 points from 3 wins, 3 losses, and a no result. Meanwhile, the Warriors narrowly missed out on the top four, ending just a step behind in fifth with 6 points. With both teams eager to assert early dominance in this campaign, expect a fiercely contested afternoon clash where momentum will be everything.
Squads:
Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women’s Cricket Team
Arpita Yadav, Mamani Roy, Sasthi Mondal, Srilekha Roy, Anwasha Saha, Ipsita Mondal, Nilanjana Barik, Preyasee Pandey, Protyusha Dey, Roshni Khatun, Shivanshi Tiwari, Toriya Singha Roy, Richa Ghosh, Bishaka Das, Chandrima Biswas, Titli Mondal
Adamas Howrah Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
Aradhya Kumari Tiwari, Ashmita Das, Dhara Gujjar, Riya Goswami, Sanjana Das, Sonali Das, Adrita Das, Debosmita Khalsa, Remondina Khatun, Ankita Chakraborty, Dyuti Paul, Madhurima Prasad, Papriya Das, Priyanka Prasad, Shrayosi Aich, Tapati Paul
Players to watch out:
Dyuti Paul
Making the switch from Rashmi Medinipur Wizards to Adamas Howrah Warriors, Dyuti brings with her the calm of a finisher and the flair to shift momentum. In her standout knock last season, she scored a gritty 25 off 35 balls in a successful run chase against Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women. Her ability to anchor during pressure situations makes her a key batter.
Dhara Gujjar
Captain, opening batter, and the league’s most prolific run-scorer last season, Dhara Gujjar is the asset of the Adamas Howrah Warriors. With 221 runs to her name in the 2024 edition, she led by example throughout. Her composed knock of 60 off 59 balls against the Wizards last year showcased her temperament and timing.
Chandrima Biswas
Previously representing the Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Chandrima Biswas now adds her versatile skill set to the Wizards’ line-up. While her 7 runs off 9 balls may seem modest, her real impact came with the ball, where she returned impressive figures of 1/11 against the Murshidabad Queens. Chandrima’s ability to break partnerships and contribute handy runs down the order makes her a valuable inclusion.
Ipsita Mondal
Mondal joins the Wizards after a notable stint with Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers. She played a key role in one of their tight victories, scoring an unbeaten 12 off 10 deliveries against the Shrachi Rarh Tigers and finishing the match in style. A calm head under pressure, she will likely feature in the Wizards’ lower middle-order.
Pitch:
At the Jadavpur University Complex, spin dominates, and the surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, making it ideal for spinners to come into play. Batting becomes progressively difficult, with the ball holding up and stroke-making requiring extra caution.
Weather:
Conditions are expected to remain warm at 34°C with 65% humidity. While the skies will be partly cloudy, there’s a forecast of light rain that may briefly affect proceedings.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Dhara Gujjar, Richa Ghosh, Dyuti Paul, Chandrima Biswas, Ipsita Mondal, Arpita Yadav, Remondina Khatun, Shrayosi Aich, Titli Mondal, Sasthi Mondal, Sanjana Das
Match details:
Date – June 13, 2025
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata
Broadcast – All games will be telecast live on the Sports18 TV channel and the streaming is made available on Viacom18’s OTT platform, JioCinema.
