The 5th match of the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025 pits Harbour Diamonds Women against the defending champions, Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women, in what promises to be a high-stakes early clash of the tournament. Scheduled for June 14 at 9:00 AM IST at the Jadavpur University Complex in Kolkata, this encounter is set to showcase some of the league’s standout talent and could play a crucial role in shaping the early points table.
Harbour Diamonds, led by a balanced squad featuring players like Ambika Guha, Saika Ishaque, and Bipasha Ghosh, will be eager to make a statement against last year’s title winners. On the other hand, the Kolkata Tigers, who clinched the inaugural trophy in a tense final, return with a strong core including Mita Paul, Ankita Mahanta, and Ritika Pal, aiming to defend their crown and continue their winning momentum.
Squads:
Harbour Diamonds Women’s Cricket Team
Bipasha Ghosh, Yogita Rawat, Kashish Agarwal, Dipa Das, Tanushree Adhikary, Priyanka Sarkar, Ankita Barman, Soumashree Bhowmick, Saika Ishaque, Rupal Tiwari, Ariktha Manna, Ambika Guha, Smriti Bar, Sanjukta Sarkar, Rasmani Das, Shaila Senapat
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women’s Cricket Team
Mita Paul, Parna Paul, Ritika Pal, Sujata Dey, Prativa Mandi, Salma Khatun, Priti Mahato, Ankita Mahanta, Monika Mal, Koyel Sarkar, Puja Rajak, Jhilik Das, Tanuja Sarkar, Shreetama Mali, Debalina Samanta, Sangita Dutta
Players to watch out:
Ariktha Manna
Ariktha Manna is a bowling all-rounder with notable impact in T20 cricket. She is a key contributor with the ball and scores some valuable runs with the bat as well whenever required. In her last 10 innings, Manna has picked up 12 wickets and scored 15 runs with the bat in just 2 innings which makes her a key player for this side going ahead in the tournament.
Dipa Das
Dipa Das is a promising right-handed batter for any team she represents. In the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League from last season and the ongoing one, Dipa has scored 147 runs in 9 innings with three 20+ scores. In her latest outing, she scored 37 runs in 29 deliveries taking Harbour Diamonds to a respectable total. Dipa promises to be a dynamic contributor with the bat for the side and would want to continue her reign with the bat.
Parna Paul
Parna Paul, the keeper-batter is vital for any side she represents and is handy, especially with the gloves behind the stumps. She has scored 150 runs in her last 10 innings with seven 15+ scores which shows her ability to chip in with the bat. Parna in her last outing, scored 32 of 31 deliveries against Siliguri Strikers and took the team over the line. She is a vital cog in this lineup and continues to deliver with the bat.
Mita Paul
Mita Paul is a seasoned all-rounder in domestic T20 cricket. In her last 10 T20 innings, she has scored 167 runs with three 25+ scores and has picked 11 wickets with a 3-wicket haul to her name. She has been consistent in both the departments of the game and is an absolute key aspect for the team going ahead in the tournament.
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 mostly cloudy skies with a little rain likely during the day. Conditions may be humid, so brief interruptions are possible, but play should generally be possible unless showers intensify.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Mita Paul, Parna Paul, Sujata Dey, Salma Khatun, Priti Mahato, Jhilik Das, Bipasha Ghosh, Dipa Das, Ankita Barman, Saika Ishaque, Ariktha Manna
Match details:
Date – June 14, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
