As the 2025 Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL) charges toward an exciting climax, the race to the finals has never been more intense. June 12 will witness the unbeaten Pune Warriors taking on the Solapur Smashers. The warriors currently are the table toppers; and this contest promises to be a highly anticipated one, determining who continues their winning streak.
Squads:
Solapur Smashers Women’s Cricket Team
Ishwari Awasare, Tejal Hasabnis, Sakshi Waghmode, Mayuri Thorat, Ishwari Savkar, Asmi Kulkarni, Damini Bankar, Aarti Kedar, Gayatri Survase, Samruddhi Banawane, Swanjali Mule, Sharayu Kulkarni, Nikita Singh, Ekta Nangude, Mukta Magre, Shalmali Kshatriya, Sanika Patil, Navya Dubey, Krishi Thakkar, Aachal Agarwal
Pune Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
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, Anuja Patil, Samruddhi Dale, Chinmayee Borphale, Suhani Kahandal
Players to watch out:
Ishwari Savkar
A composed top-order batter, Ishwari has proven to be a dependable anchor for Solapur Smashers. In her most recent outing, she smashed a brilliant 75 off 62 and secured the Player of the Match award against Ratnagiri Jets. She has often steered her team through tricky phases and will be counted on to continue in this form.
Tejal Hasabnis
The captain brings experience and balance to the Smashers side. Known for her clean hitting and smart cricketing brain, she has consistently delivered in this tournament. In her recent outing with a commendable 70 off 39, she set a true example for batting prowess. With back-to-back impactful knocks she has shown brilliant form and can be trusted to lead the scoring.
Samruddhi Dale
Samruddhi is one Pune Warriors’ top bowling assets and has consistently delivered with the ball. She recently emerged as the Player of the Match against Raigad Royals following her 2/18 in 3 overs, with her team on the winning side. With her sharp pace and ability to hit hard lengths, she troubles batters in both powerplay and death overs.
Anuja Patil
Anuja brings in her immense experience, both playing domestic and international cricket. Her off-spin has been a game-changer in the middle overs, and with the bat, she has the ability to stabilize innings. In a recent outing against Raigad Royals, she scored a steady 28 off 26, guiding her team to victory. Her calm leadership and tactical acumen often reflect in her gameplay.
Pitch:
The surface at the MCA Stadium remains true and hard, a good track for batting with even bounce that rewards stroke play. While fast bowlers enjoy a hint of early swing, it’s the spinners who could become crucial in the latter half. This is a balanced wicket that promises competitive cricket.
Weather:
Conditions in Pune are slightly cooler at 29°C, but there’s a significant threat of thunderstorms. With 74% humidity and precipitation chances at 45%, expect rain delays and interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anuja Patil, Samruddhi Dale, Tejal Hasabnis, Ishwari Savkar, Akshaya Jadhav, Vaishnavi Shinde, Shweta Mane, Aarti Kedar, Gayatri Survase, Chinmayee Borphale, Shraddha Girme
Match details:
Date – June 12, 2025
Time – 9:30 AM IST
Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Grounds, Pune
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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