The 6th match of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025 features Servotech Siliguri Strikers Women taking on Sobisco Smashers Malda Women on June 14 at 1:30 PM IST in Kolkata. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, having suffered defeats in their opening fixtures—Siliguri Strikers lost to Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers, while Sobisco Smashers were outplayed by Shrachi Rarh Tigers.
With the tournament’s round-robin format and only the top four teams advancing to the semifinals, this clash is crucial for both sides as they look to get off the mark and build momentum. Expect a competitive encounter as the Strikers and Smashers aim to bounce back, sharpen their strategies, and keep their playoff hopes alive in this early but significant league-stage battle.
Squads:
Servotech Siliguri Strikers Women’s Cricket Team
Priyanka Bala, Tithi Das, Sneha Gupta, Jhumpa Roy, Mouli Mondal, Ananya Halder, Anindita Nath, Ratna Barman, Puja Adhikary, Ritu Gayen, Swastika Kundu, Supritha Sarkar, Snigdha Bag, Sumana Mondal, Napisa Yasmin, Soumi Roy
Sobisco Smashers Malda Women’s Cricket Team
Hrishita Basu, Jhumia Khatun, Rupa Dutta, Srabani Pal, Mamata Kisku, Sukanya Parida, Sushmita Pal, Aruna Barman, Riya Kumari Mahato, Sneha Mahato, Radhika Kumari, Neha Shaw, Jeni Parveen, Nandini Biswas, Sanchita Adhikary, Roshni Tiwary
Players to watch out:
Priyanka Bala
Priyanka Bala is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter with a solid record in domestic T20 cricket. In her last 9 innings, she has scored 122 runs with eight double digit scores which shows her consistency and resilience with the bat. Bala is an important addition to the squad and continues to impress everyone with her bat. Her latest outing was prolific when she scored 32 of 24 deliveries against Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women.
Sneha Gupta
Sneha Gupta is an all-rounder representing Servotech Siliguri Strikers Women in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025. She has quickly made an impact in the tournament. She has scored 90 runs in her last 7 innings with the bat including two 20+ scores and has picked 7 wickets with the ball as well. She is a vital cog for this unit, contributing consistently to both the departments.
Jhumia Khatun
Jhumia Khatun is a bowling all-rounder and a key aspect for the team going ahead in the tournament. Khatun has picked up 10 wickets in her last 10 outings with the ball and has scored 60 runs with the bat in just 6 innings which adds extreme value to Khatun as a player. Her 60 runs also include two 20+ scores and she is a vital cog for this unit going ahead.
Mamata Kisku
Mamata Kisku is a right-handed batter and off-break bowler who has made the most of her limited opportunities. She has scored 139 runs, including a fifty, in just 8 innings and also four 15+ scores, while also picking 4 wickets in just 2 Innings with the ball. Kisku is a key all-rounder for the side and keeps contributing to both the departments of the game consistently.
Pitch:
The Jadavpur University Complex pitch in Kolkata offers good bounce and carry early on, favoring batters. As the match progresses, it tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play and making batting tougher in the second half. Teams often prefer to bat first to make the most of the initial conditions.
Weather:
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a little rain likely during the day. Conditions may be humid, so brief interruptions are possible, but play should generally be possible unless showers intensify.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Priyanka Bala, Tithi Das, Sneha Gupta, Ratna Barman, Puja Adhikary, Jhumia Khatun, Mamata Kisku, Sukanya Parida, Sushmita Pal, Aruna Barman, Sukanya Parida
Match details:
Date – June 14, 2025
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
