Howrah Warriors Women vs Purulia Royals Women, BPL-W T20, 2026, Today Match Prediction

HW-W vs PR-W Match Prediction & Analysis

The race to the playoffs reaches a boiling point as the 25th match of the Bengal Women's Pro T20 League 2026 sees the dominant Adamas Howrah Warriors W clash with the gritty Novus Purulia Royals W under the afternoon skies of the Cricket Association of Bengal Ground at Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

Both units head into this critical encounter fresh off high-stakes, dramatic outings that highlight their current tactical trajectories. The Howrah Warriors W enter this match brimming with supreme confidence after executing a comprehensive tactical game against the Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers W. In a rain-curtailed 16-over encounter, they posted a clinical 121/5 before their lethal bowling unit systematically choked the run chase to secure a commanding 23-run victory.

Conversely, the Purulia Royals W arrive following an absolute nail-biter against the Rashmi Medinipur Wizards W. In a high-octane thriller, they fell agonizingly short by just 1 run while chasing a competitive target of 147. Despite the heartbreak, their ability to match a top-tier team blow-for-blow proves they cannot be taken lightly.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Howrah Warriors Women Preview

The Howrah Warriors Women have steadily built their identity as a disciplined, clinical team that plays well under pressure. Their batting lineup relies heavily on scoring quickly in the powerplay and having anchor batters play deep into the innings. Opener S. Dey (263 runs) provides excellent stability at the top, while Tithi Das offers crucial versatility late in the innings, coming fresh off a fast, unbeaten match-winning cameo.

Their recent performance against the Kolkata Tigers showcased their excellent execution. Batting first in a match reduced to 16 overs, Tithi Das played a sensational knock of 68* off 53 balls to push the team to 121/5. Their bowlers then backed it up brilliantly. 

Spin sensation Shrayosi Aich led the defense by taking 3/19 in her 4 overs, while Chandrima Ghosal ripped through the batting lineup with an exceptional spell of 3/10 off just 2 overs to restrict the opposition to 98/9.

Why Can the Howrah Warriors Women Win This Game?

They possess a highly disciplined spin attack and the tournament's most lethal wicket-takers. If S. Aich can get the ball to grip and turn early from the surface and S. Dey plays a long anchor innings at the top, they can systematically disrupt the Royals' bowling plans early in the game.

Howrah Warriors Women Predicted Playing XI:

S. Dey, Tithi Das, Ankita Chakraborty, Ratna Barman, Shrayosi Aich, Chandrima Ghosal, S. Gupta, P. Prasad, D. Chandak, T. Das, M. Paul.

Purulia Royals Women Preview

The Purulia Royals enter this contest on the back of three consecutive losses, but they arrive at this fixture as a resilient and dangerous team when playing at 100%. Their game plan relies on a balanced, multi-dimensional lineup and accurate, hard-length bowling.

Their batting lineup showed immense character in their previous match against the Medinipur Wizards. Chasing 146, opener Dhara Gujjar anchored the innings beautifully with a top score of 45 off 42 balls, and was well-supported by Diya Nandi's quick 26. 

However, it was Ipsita Mondal who stole the show as the ultimate all-round performer. She hammered 37 off 28 balls after delivering a phenomenal bowling spell of 2/30 in her 4 overs. Despite their collective efforts, the Royals ran out of steam on the final ball, finishing their innings at 145/5.

Why Can the Purulia Royals Women Win This Game?

They possess unmatched mental toughness and excellent fighting spirit from their lower-order batters. If Ipsita Mondal can repeat her explosive all-round form and their bowlers take early wickets, they can force the conservative Warriors out of their comfort zone.

Purulia Royals Women Predicted Playing XI:

Dhara Gujjar, Diya Nandi, Payal Vakharia, Ipsita Mondal, Monika Mal, Rupa Dutta, Sweta Singh, Adrija Sarkar, Priyanka Goldar, R. Khatun, B. Majhi.

Weather Conditions

Kolkata is expected to experience warm and characteristically humid afternoon conditions for mid-June. Temperatures will hover between 31°C and 35°C during match time. Given the 1:30 PM start, the sun will beat down directly on the surface, keeping humidity heavy but ensuring a completely dry outfield and rapid ball travel along the grass.

HW-W vs PR-W Pitch Report

The pitch at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground has progressively slowed down, with the first innings score averaging 116.6 runs across the last five matches. As the surface wears, run-scoring becomes difficult due to turning conditions and erratic bounce, heavily favoring the team batting first.

Score Prediction

If Howrah Warriors W Bats First: 130–145 runs
If Purulia Royals W Bats First: 110–120 runs 

Toss: To Bat

Teams batting first won six out of the last ten matches at Jadavpur University Ground, establishing a clear advantage for setting a total. Consequently, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first rather than opt to bowl.

Toss Prediction: Howrah Warriors W to win the toss and elect to bat first.