Madhya Pradesh is all set to script a historic chapter in Indian domestic T20 circuit with the inaugural edition of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League. This marks the state’s first ever women’s T20 tournament, an ambitious step toward providing a competitive platform for female cricketers in the region. With its launch, the league aims to spotlight emerging talent and bolster the women’s cricketing ecosystem.
Following the successful rise of the men’s league, the introduction of a women’s edition signals a progressive shift in Madhya Pradesh’s cricketing ambitions. From bustling cricketing hubs like Bhopal to the cricket-passionate heartlands of Chambal and Bundelkhand, the league is set to bring together talent, excitement, and opportunity.
As teams begin to take shape, several high-profile players have been signed as icon picks. The Bundelkhand Bulls will boast a powerful line-up led by Anushka Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Ayushi Shukla, and Jincy George – a blend of youth and experience. Over in the Chambal Ghariyals, fans can expect fireworks from stars like Soumya Tiwari and Shuchi Upadhyay, while the Bhopal Wolves will field key performers such as Sanskriti Gupta and Kranti Goud.
These players are among the most anticipated names of the tournament of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup, with Soumya Tiwari, Shuchi Upadhyay, Anushka Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Ayushi Shukla, Sanskriti Gupta, and Kranti Goud bringing solid domestic and youth-level credentials to the table. Adding further depth and promise to the player roster are emerging talents like Jincy George, Anadi Tagde, Sanjana Awase, and Suhani Sharma.
The WMPL also marks a significant expansion in the state’s cricketing structure, as Chambal Ghariyals – who will now participate in both men’s and women’s divisions become one of the first dual-gender teams in the Madhya Pradesh T20 ecosystem. This evolution showcases the growing commitment to inclusivity and long-term development within the league.
Where to watch the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025?
The Women’s Maharashtra league 2025 will be available on the Jio Hotstar and FanCode app and website. Fans can also tune into Star Sports Network to catch the tournament live telecast.
Squads:
Bhopal Wolves
Sanskriti Gupta, Nikita Singh, Kranti Goud, Kalyani Jadhav, Priyanka Koushal, Kanishka Thakur, Naini Rajput, Jiya Ethwa, Hanshikha Kirar, Mahi Thakur, Suhani Sharma, Muskan Mishra, Vanshika Prajapati, Aniksha Choudhary, Nitya Tiwari
Bundelkhand Bulls
Anushka Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Aayushi Shukla, Rahila Firdous, Ananya Dubey, Khyati Shukla, Yamini Billore, Soniya Singh, Reena Yadav, Tamanna Choudhary, Muskan Yogi, Muskan Biswas, Dipti Singh, Honey Yadav, Anshula Rao
Chambal Ghariyals
Soumya Tiwari, Shuchi Upadhyay, Jincy George, Vaishnavi Vyas, Anaadi Tadge, Dhani Bhuchade, Aashna Patidar, Shreya Dixit, Sanjana Awase, Rishika Jain, Aditi Panwar, Naivedhya Chouhan, Saloni Duboliya, Payal Balmik, Rishita Parihar
Schedule:
19th June 2025 – Bhopal Wolves Vs Bundelkhand Bulls (11 AM IST)
20th June 2025 – Bundelkhand Bulls Vs Chambals Ghariyals (11 AM IST)
21st June 2025 – Chambal Ghariyals Vs Bhopal Wolves (11 AM IST)
24th June 2025 – Final: Team 1 Vs Team 2 (3:30 PM IST)
*All games will be played at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior
