🏏 Introduction: Women’s Cricket in Uttarakhand Gets a Boost
Women’s cricket in India has been growing rapidly, and the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2025 is playing its part in nurturing new talent from the state. Organized by the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), this year’s women’s competition promises exciting action, fresh faces, and opportunities for players to shine on a bigger stage.
đź“… Venue and Schedule
- Tournament Start Date: 23 September 2025
- Final Match: 26 September 2025
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
- Format: Round-robin league with the top two teams advancing to the final
🏆 Women’s Teams in UPL 2025
The women’s league features four competitive teams:
- Haridwar Storm
- Mussoorie Thunders
- Pithoragarh Hurricanes (Women)
- Tehri Queens
Each team has 16 players, including Icon Players and picks from the draft.
👥 Full Squads – Uttarakhand Premier League 2025 (Women’s Draft)
Here are the official squads confirmed during the draft:
1. Haridwar Storm
- Icon Player: Sweta Verma
- Other Players: Jyoti Giri, Kanak Tapraniya, Safina S, Ritika Supyal, Divya Bohra, Dipika Chand, Kalpana Verma, Ankita Shah, Tanisha Khatri, Garima Bisht, Tamanna, Harshita Pant, Rose, Maanvi Jamiwal, Tanvi Nautiyal
2. Mussoorie Thunders
- Icon Player: Kanchan Parihar
- Other Players: Amisha Bahukhandi, Neelam Bisht, Dimpal Kandari, Reena Jindal, Tara Bisht, Shagun Chaudhary, Gayatri Arya, Pramila Rawat, Siddhi Pandey, Bhoomi Umar, Bhoomika Jalal, Richa Singh, Aadhya Aggarwal, Vaishnavi Thapliyal, Sidra Farooqhi
3. Pithoragarh Hurricanes (Women)
- Icon Player: Mansi Joshi
- Other Players: Muskan Kumari, Anjali Goswami, Manisha Kuanwar, Muskan Khan, Gunjan Bhandari, Nandini Kaushik, Karuna Shety, Vaishali Tulera, Rudra Sharma, Anannya Mehra, Ridhima Shety, Isha, Navya Chauhan, Priya
4. Tehri Queens
- Icon Player: Neelam Bhardwaj
- Other Players: Preeti Bhandari, Megha Saini, Minakshi Joshi, Nisha Mishra, Ankita Bisht, Kanika Negi, Aarti Bhandari, Sakshi Joshi, Vedika Tiwari, Yashika Baunthiyal, Dhriti Anand, Sehaj Kaur, Sabhya, Jasmine Kaur, Kamya Gaur
💰 Prize Money for Women’s UPL 2025
- Winners: â‚ą7 lakh
- Runners-up: â‚ą3 lakh
- Player of the Series: â‚ą25,000
- Player of the Match (each game): â‚ą10,000
This prize structure not only motivates players but also underlines the CAU’s commitment to women’s cricket.
🌟 Why This Matters for Women’s Cricket
- Grassroots Opportunities: Players from different districts are getting recognition.
- Icon Inspiration: Senior and experienced players (like Sweta Verma and Mansi Joshi) inspire younger cricketers.
- Professional Exposure: A well-structured league environment prepares players for higher levels of competition.
- Visibility: Helps promote women’s cricket in Uttarakhand and potentially discover stars for national competitions.
🙋 FAQs
Q1: How many women’s teams are in UPL 2025?
👉 Four – Haridwar Storm, Mussoorie Thunders, Pithoragarh Hurricanes, and Tehri Queens.
Q2: Who are the Icon Players?
👉 Sweta Verma, Kanchan Parihar, Mansi Joshi, and Neelam Bhardwaj.
Q3: Where are the matches being played?
👉 At the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.
Q4: What is the format of the women’s competition?
👉 Round-robin stage with the top two teams advancing to the final.
Q5: What is the prize money for the winners?
👉 ₹7 lakh for champions, ₹3 lakh for runners-up.
Q6: Why is UPL important for women’s cricket?
👉 It provides professional exposure, grassroots inclusion, and a pathway for state players to progress.
đź“ť Conclusion
The Uttarakhand Premier League 2025 (Women’s) is set to be a thrilling showcase of talent, teamwork, and emerging stars. With structured squads, prize money, and the presence of experienced icon players, the tournament is more than just a competition — it’s a launchpad for Uttarakhand’s women cricketers to shine on bigger stages in the future.
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