Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) launches its first-ever Vidarbha Pro T20 League, a highly anticipated franchise based T20 cricket tournament at the heart of Central India. The league will also feature women’s fixtures alongside the men’s tournament this season, in a landmark move towards promoting women’s cricket. Day 1, June 10, will feature Nagpur Titans and Orange Tigresses, taking on each other in the inaugural match of this league.
Squads:
Nagpur Titans women’s cricket team
Mona Meshram (C), Latika Inamdar (WK), Mansi Pande, Ayushi Thake (vc), Dharvi Tembhurne, Gargi Wankar, Aarohi Bambode, Ashwini Deshmukh, Arti Bahenwal, Shagupha Sayyed, Mansi Borikar, Swara Thakre, Saloni Rajput, Ruksar Ansari, Shreemayee Pathak, Saloni Wankhede (wk)
Orange Tigresses women’s cricket team
Disha Kasat (C), Sayali Shinde, Sai Bhoyar, Trupti Lodhe, Janhvi Ranganathan, Komal Zanzad (vc), Riddhima Maradwar (wk), Akshara Itankar, Aditi Palandurkar, Dhanashree Gujjar, Ankita Bhongade, Prerna Randive, Nandini Pradhan, Sanskruti Dhande, Disha Kale, Prachi Puri (wk)
Players to watch out:
Mona Meshram
The seasoned middle-order-batter is known for her stroke play and temperament under pressure. In 11 WT20Is, she has accumulated 125 runs with the highest score of 32 but has piled up runs in domestic cricket. With a solid record and leadership, her presence boosts both confidence and performance for the Titans.
Arti Bahenwal
Arti is known to keep her lines and lengths clean and tight with her bowling and is more than handy with the bat. She is a veteran in the domestic arena with close to 150 games to her name. With control and variation, she provides a crucial balance to her side.
Disha Kasat
A prolific batter on the domestic circuit, Disha Kasat is known for her consistency and adaptability across formats. She has previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore women. As the captain, she is set to lead her side with calm and authority.
Komal Zanzad
Komal is known for her sharp swing, accuracy, and ability to dismantle top orders early. With her experience in the domestic circuit, she brings value and firepower to the Tigresses. She previously represented Royal Challenger Bangalore women in WPL. Beyond her bowling, she’s a handy lower-order batter capable of contributing quick runs when needed.
Pitch:
The surface at this venue traditionally offers a slow track with some help for spinners. However, earlier in tournaments it has proven to be fairly balanced. Batters who settle in can score big, while bowlers who vary their pace and length tend to succeed. Expect the pitch to offer turn as the match progresses.
Weather:
The sky is clear, with a bright sunny day promising a complete game, an uninterrupted game of cricket. Temperature hovers around 41°C, as the region experiences excessive heat.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Latika Inamda, Prachi Puri, Disha Kasat, Komal Zanzad, Mona Meshram, Ayushi Thake, Arti Bahenwal, Dharvi Tembhurne, Shagupha Sayyed, Aditi Palandurkar, Mansi Borikar
Match details:
Date – June 10, 2025
Time – 9:15 AM IST
Venue – VCA Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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