The Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025 is entering its thrilling final phase, with the group stage wrapping up soon with a game day away and nearing knockout rounds, with the semi‑finals and the grand finale just around the corner.
Day 12 had in store multiple exciting games, starting with Servotech Siliguri Strikers Womens’ win by 7 wickets (VJD method) over Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women. Sobisco Smashers Malda Women recorded a win by 4 wickets over Adamas Howrah Warriors Women. The day also saw the match between Harbour Diamonds Women and Shrachi Rarh Tigers Women being abandoned due to weather interruptions. The last game of the day was reduced to 6 overs, with Murshidabd Kueens Women winning by 23 runs over Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women.
Match 23: Servotech Siliguri Strikers Women vs Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women
Batting first, Medinipur Wizards managed to post a total of 110/8 in 20 overs. Arpita Yadav laid the foundation with a composed 30 off 31, while skipper Sasthi Mondal added a steady 31 off 32. Shivanshi Tiwari chipped in with 17 off 26, but a late-order collapse saw the Wizards lose momentum, with the lower order crumbling for single-digit scores. For the Strikers, Swastika Kundu was impressive with the ball, claiming 2/29, while Sneha Gupta was economical, taking 1/6 in 2 overs.
Rain played spoilsport during the chase, forcing a revised target via the VJD method. The Strikers were given a stiff target and were capable of accumulating 82 in 11.3 overs. Their top order faltered early as Sneha Gupta (1) and Mouli Manik Mandal (8) fell cheaply. However, Anindita Nath rose to the occasion with a match-winning 40* off 32 balls, anchoring the chase brilliantly, guiding the Strikers to victory. Despite Toriya Singha Roy’s best efforts with the ball (2/21 in 3 overs), the Wizards couldn’t restrict the determined Strikers, who chased down the target with composure and sealed a vital win.
Match 24: Sobisco Smashers Malda Women vs Adamas Howrah Warriors Women
Batting first, Adamas Howrah Warriors posted a competitive total of 154/5 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a solid 72-run partnership between Ankita Chakraborty and skipper Dhara Gujjar. Ankita played a steady hand with 35 off 37, while Dhara led from the front with a commanding 73* off 52 balls, showcasing her class and composure. Middle-order batter Priyanka Prasad added a crucial 31 off 24, ensuring the team finished strongly. With the ball, Nandini Biswas was the pick for Malda with 1/20 in 4 overs, while Jeni Parveen chipped in with 1/24.
In response, Sobisco Smashers Malda Women chased the target with a calculated approach. Openers Aruna Barman and Sneha Mahato laid a solid foundation with a 48-run stand, both scoring 23 off 21. The momentum was carried forward by Mamata Kisku, who played a match-defining knock of 47 off just 30 balls, and skipper Hrishita Basu, who contributed 26 off 22. Together, they stitched a vital 47-run partnership that brought the chase within reach. A late cameo by Sukanya Parida, scoring a quick 9* off 4, sealed the win for Malda in 19.5 overs.
Match 26: Murshidabad Kueens Women vs Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women
In a rain-curtailed 6-over clash, Kueens posted a respectable total of 58/3. Opener Trishita Sarkar set the tone with 11 off 9, while Sushmita Ganguly played a handy knock of 18 off 13. Skipper Prativa Rana provided the finishing touch with a 19* off just 9, lifting the team to a competitive total. With the ball, Salma Khatoon was the standout, picking up 2/21 in her 2 overs.
Chasing 59 for victory, the Tigers struggled to find momentum. Captain Mita Paul tried to steady the innings with 19 off 13, but her dismissal triggered a dramatic collapse. The middle and lower order faltered under pressure, with batters like Sujata Dey and Prativa Mandi dismissed for ducks. Ankita Mahanta managed 5* off 7, but the team was eventually restricted to 35/6 in 6 overs. It was a clinical bowling performance from the Kueens, with Tanusree Sarkar taking 2/10, Jahanvi Raj Paswan grabbing 2/12, and Sushmita Ganguly backing up her batting effort with a spell of 2/13.
Points table standings:
At the top of the table, Sobisco Smashers Malda Women lead with 10 points, while Murshidabad Queens Women follow closely in second place with 8 points. Malda holds a slight edge with a net run rate (NRR) of +0.245, while the Kueens trail narrowly with an NRR of +0.844. Just behind them are the Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women, also on 8 points, followed by Harbour Diamonds Women and Shrachi Rarh Tigers Women, both with 7 points each. At the bottom of the table, Servotech Siliguri Strikers Women sit with 3 points, while Adamas Howrah Warriors Women are just above them, also with 3 points but differing in net run rate.
