The 16th match of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025 features Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women facing Sobisco Smashers Malda Women at the Jadavpur University Campus, Kolkata, on June 19. Both teams are eager to solidify their positions as the league stage approaches its midpoint, making this a crucial encounter for playoff aspirations.
Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women come into this game with momentum, having secured recent victories in tight contests, showcasing their ability to handle pressure situations. Their balanced squad, led by consistent performers, has been effective both with bat and ball, often defending modest totals with disciplined bowling.
Sobisco Smashers Malda Women, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a mixed run in the tournament. They have shown flashes of brilliance but will need greater consistency from their top order and bowlers to challenge the Wizards.
Squads:
Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women’s Cricket Team
Richa Ghosh, Mamani Roy, Sasthi Mondal, Ipsita Mondal, Shivanshi Tiwari, Arpita Yadav, Toriya Singha Roy, Preyasee Pandey, Protyusha Dey, Chandrima Biswas, Roshni Khatun, Nilanjana Barik, Srilekha Roy, Titli Mondal, Anwasha Saha, Bishaka Das
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:
Sasthi Mondal
Sasthi Mondal is a key all-rounder for Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Women in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025. She has made an early impact this season, notably earning the Player of the Match award in Match 8, Wizards’ close win over Shrachi Rarh Tigers. Mondal has contributed valuable runs in the middle order. Her ability to deliver under pressure and influence games with both bat and ball makes her a vital asset for her team this season.
Ipsita Mondal
Ipsita Mondal is a 16-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm spin bowler. She has scored 68 runs in this season of the tournament so far and is a vital player for her side. In her last 9 innings in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League, from the previous season and this season combined, she has scored 213 runs, with six 20+ scores. She is a vital aspect for her side and a consistent run-scorer.
Srabani Pal
Srabani Pal is a key batter for Sobisco Smashers Malda Women in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025. She made headlines with a superb 55 off 44 balls in Match 9, marking one of the tournament’s standout individual performances. With 76 runs in 3 matches, Srabani is among the league’s top run-scorers and a vital contributor at the top of the order for her team.
Sukanya Parida
Sukanya Parida is a key all-rounder for Sobisco Smashers Malda in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025. With the bat, she has scored 72 runs in the tournament so far, placing her among the team’s reliable contributors. She has scored 153 runs in her last 9 innings and picked up 2 wickets with the ball as well. Her performances have been instrumental in providing balance to the Smashers’ lineup and she remains a player to watch as the league progresses.
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 humid conditions with overcast skies and a good chance of passing showers, especially in the morning and afternoon. The weather could lead to brief interruptions, so teams and fans should be prepared for possible rain delays.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hrishita Basu, Jhumia Khatun, Srabani Pal, Mamata Kisku, Sukanya Parida, Sasthi Mondal, Ipsita Mondal, Shivanshi Tiwari, Arpita Yadav, Preyasee Pandey, Protyusha Dey
Match Details:
Date – June 19, 2025
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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