The first Semi-Final of the Bengal Pro Women’s T20 League 2025 promises to be a captivating contest as Murshidabad Kueens Women face off against Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women. Both teams have battled through a demanding round-robin stage, earning their spots among the league’s top four. The match will be played at the Jadavpur University Complex in Kolkata on June 27, with the winner earning a place in the final the following day.
Murshidabad Kueens Women have impressed with their all-round depth and ability to adapt to different match situations, while Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women have relied on a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents to secure vital wins. With rain having already impacted the tournament, both teams will be keen to seize the moment and book their ticket to the final, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive and entertaining encounter.
Squads:
Murshidabad Kueens Women’s Cricket Team
Trishita Sarkar, Jahnabi Paswan, Samayita Adhikari, Tanusree Sarkar, Diya Nandi, Prativa Rana, Ankita Singh, Marjina Khatun, Snigdha Paul, Sushmita Ganguly, Namrata Chandra, Ananya Bose, Mehek Hussain, Protistha Dutta, Sweta Samanta, Dipita Ghosh, Liza Roy, Rupal Patra
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 for:
Jahnabi Paswan
Jahnabi Paswan is a bowler for Murshidabad Kueens Womens in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025. In her last 5 T20 innings, she has scored 75 runs with the bat and has picked up 13 wickets in 8 innings. Paswan is recognized for her disciplined and effective spells, providing crucial breakthroughs for her team in the league.
Sushmita Ganguly
Sushmita Ganguly is a 21-year-old all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls off-spin. In the tournament so far, she has scored 35 runs with the bat and picked up 6 wickets with the ball. Known for her versatility, she contributes both with the bat and ball in domestic women’s cricket tournaments. She is a crucial player for her side in the playoffs.
Salma Khatun
Salma Khatun is a key bowler currently playing for Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League 2025. She is a vital cog for her side, picking 8 wickets in just 6 innings with the ball, providing crucial breakthroughs and wickets whenever required. Salma will be key for her side as they head into the playoffs.
Mita Paul
Mita Paul is a seasoned all-rounder in domestic T20 cricket. In the tournament so far, she has scored 200 runs, including two 80+ scores, and has also picked 4 wickets. This shows her consistency in both the departments of the game. She is an absolute key aspect for the team going ahead in the must-win.
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:
Rain is highly likely in Kolkata tomorrow, with an 89% chance of showers throughout the day and rainfall expected to intensify in the late afternoon.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jahnabi Paswan, Tanusree Sarkar, Prativa Rana, Sushmita Ganguly, Namrata Chandra, Trishita Sarkar, Mita Paul, Parna Paul, Sujata Dey, Prativa Mandi, Salma Khatun
Match Details:
Date – June 27, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Jadavpur University Complex, Kolkata
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
