Key Points

The Siliguri Strikers have retained Women's Premier League star Priyanka Bala as their marquee player for Season 2 of the Bengal Pro T20 League. Team officials revealed their strategy of building a balanced squad with specialized all-rounders ahead of the June tournament. The franchise represents five North Bengal districts and aims to improve on their Season 1 performance. Their 16-player squad blends WPL experience with emerging local talent for the Dubrajpur-based competition.

Key Points: Siliguri Strikers Retain WPL Star Priyanka Bala for Bengal Pro T20

  • Retained WPL Mumbai Indians star Priyanka Bala as marquee player
  • Drafted 16 players including Jhumpa Roy and Tithi Das
  • Focus on fast-bowling and spin all-rounders for team balance
  • Represents 5 North Bengal districts in June tournament
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Siliguri Strikers assembles strong women's squad for season 2 of Bengal Pro T20 League; retains marquee player Priyanka Bala

Siliguri Strikers build powerhouse women's squad with retained marquee player Priyanka Bala for Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 starting May 16.

"We've strategically picked fast-bowling all-rounders and spin all-rounders to ensure perfect balance - Hemant Dogra, Servotech Sports"

Siliguri, May 6

Siliguri Strikers has picked a strong women's squad in the recently held women's players draft of the upcoming Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2, which will take place from May 16 to June 4, 2025 in MGR Sports Academy, Dubrajpur.

Indian cricketer Priyanka Bala, who has played for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL), has been retained by Servotech Siliguri Strikers as women's team Marquee player following the draft.

Expressing confidence in the team's composition, Servotech Sports, Director, Rishabh Bhatia stated, "We have assembled a well-rounded women's squad with a blend of experienced players and promising young talent. Our focus has been on creating a team that embodies the spirit and aspirations of North Bengal."

Hemant Dogra, Head of Cricket at Servotech Sports, added, "We've strategically picked fast-bowling all-rounders and spin all-rounders to ensure a perfect balance in the team. This combination will provide us with the flexibility and depth needed to compete at the highest level."

A total of 128 women players were drafted from a pool of 188 cricketers in the second edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League and Siliguri Strikers have picked a strong squad.

Carrying the pride and cricketing spirit of North Bengal, the Servotech Siliguri Strikers will represent the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. With a strong foundation built in Season 1, the franchise now aims to elevate its performance and go one step further this year.

Full Squad: Priyanka Bala (Marquee Player), Sneha Gupta, Tithi Das, Jhumpa Roy, Ratna Burman, Ananya Halder, Mouli Mondal, Anindita Nath, Swastika Kundu, Puja Adhikari, Sumana Mondal, Supritha Sarkar, Snigdha Bag, Nafisa Yasmin, Ritu Gayen, Soumi Roy.

- ANI

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Arjun P.
Great to see North Bengal getting representation in women's cricket! Priyanka Bala is a fantastic retention - her WPL experience will be invaluable. Hope this league helps discover more talent from smaller towns. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sneha R.
The squad looks balanced with good all-rounders. But I wish they had picked more batters - our women's cricket needs stronger batting lineups to compete internationally. Still, best wishes to the Strikers! 💪
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Rahul K.
As someone from Siliguri, this makes me so proud! Our girls are getting opportunities that we could only dream of before. The team management seems to have done their homework with the selections. Darjeeling tea and cricket - perfect combo! ☕🏏
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Priya M.
Excellent to see regional leagues developing women's cricket infrastructure. The Bengal Pro T20 could become a feeder system for WPL. Hope they get good crowds and media coverage - these players deserve it!
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Deepak S.
The names Jhumpa Roy and Ratna Burman sound familiar - are they from the famous cricket families of Bengal? Anyway, great to see new talent emerging. Hope the matches are telecast on DD Sports at least.
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Meena T.
As a mother of two girls who love cricket, this news makes me so happy! Finally seeing proper career paths in women's sports. Siliguri Strikers - you've got new fans in our household! Will be following all your matches 👏

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