Match number 9 of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL) 2025 will feature a highly anticipated match between Ratnagiri Jets and Pune Warriors at the Maharashtra Cricket Association. Ratnagiri Jets are eager to bounce back after a narrow loss, meanwhile Pune Warriors have enjoyed the edge lately, with strong form across batting and bowling lanes.
Squads:
Ratnagiri Jets Women’s Cricket Team
Smriti Mandhana, Gautami Naik, Dnyanda Nikam, Anushree Swami, Sakshi Kanadi, Shivali Shinde, Tejaswini Batwal, Rasika Shinde, Charmy Gawai, Bhatki Mirajkar, Priyanka Ghodke, Shruti Mahabaleshwarkar, Prerna Sawant, Tejashri Nanaware, Nidhi Shambhwani, Dnyaneshwari Patil, Sanjana Waghmode, Grisha Kataria, Bhumi Phalke, Sruhti Bhoir, Samidha Chougule, Janhavi Bokade, Nandini Sonawane, Priya Kokare
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:
Gautami Naik
Naik has been a reliable batter for Jets, often setting the tone with aggressive stroke play upfront, opening the innings. In the recent contest against Solapur, she smashed 31 runs from 10 balls with a strike rate of 310. She brings a fearless approach, which energizes the rest of the lineup.
Anushree Swami
Swami contributes steadily with the ball, offering breakthroughs in crucial partnerships. She recently picked up 3 wickets conceding 22 runs in 4 overs, often being a key bowler which she handles with composure and strategic intent.
Samruddhi Dale
A key all-rounder for the Warriors, Dale with the ball has been consistent and provides breakthroughs at crucial times. She picked up 2/18 against the Raigad Royals in 3 overs: also emerging as the Player of the Match. Her ability to bowl tight lines and pick up crucial wickets makes her a key bowler to crunch in moments.
Shweta Mane
Shweta is a dynamic presence in the Warriors batting lineup. In this campaign so far, she has displayed her ability to rotate strike and play innovative shots, as she anchors the innings when required and accelerates when the team needs momentum. In her previous encounter, she made 37* crucial runs to guide her team to victory against the Royals.
Pitch:
The 22-yard center strip at the Maharashtra Premier League provides true bounce, suiting both stroke-makers and seamers early on. As the match progresses, spinners come into play with some turn on offer. Expect a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Partly cloudy skies with 63% humidity might make it a bit challenging in the field. At 32°C, it’s warm but not extreme. No rain is forecasted, so both teams will plan for a complete 20-over showdown.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Samruddhi Dale, Shweta Mane, Gautami Naik, Anushree Swami, Anuja Patil, Akshaya Jadhav, Shivali Shinde, Chinmayee Borphale, Shruti Mahabaleshwarkar, Khushi Mulla
Match details:
Date – June 11, 2025
Time – 9:30 AM IST
Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Ground (MCA) Ground, Pune
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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