The Senior Women’s Interzonal One Day Trophy is set to bring some exciting regional cricket action in 2025-26. Last season, the competition threw up close contests and helped several players push their case for bigger opportunities.
In the 2024 edition, Central Zone and South Zone both showed strong batting depth, while North East Zone surprised many with their bowling performances across the group stage.
Six zones will now go head-to-head again – Central, East, North, North East, South, and West – each with a 15-player squad that mixes experienced heads and fresh talent. Here is a full look at every squad, captain, and wicketkeeper for this tournament.
All Six Zone Squads at a Glance
Before we get into each zone’s full squad breakdown, here is a quick overview of all six teams and their captains.
This gives you a clear picture of who is leading each side and who is keeping wickets.
| Zone | Captain | Wicketkeeper |
|---|---|---|
| North East Zone | D D Dutta | Kalpana |
| West Zone | A A Patil | Umeshwari Jethva |
| Central Zone | Nuzhat Parween | Nuzhat Parween |
| East Zone | Saika Ishaque | Mouchaity Debnath |
| North Zone | Shweta Sehrawat | Pragya Rawat |
| South Zone | K Anjali Sarvani | K Nidhi |
Now, let us go through each zone squad one by one with full player lists.
North East Zone Squad
The North East Zone has always been a competitive unit in domestic women’s cricket, and their squad this year looks well-balanced across departments. D D Dutta leads the side with experience, and the team carries good pace options alongside some solid batting. Keep an eye on this squad – they often punch above their weight in the group stage.
Playing XI: D D Dutta (c), Sentilemla, Niruta, Nabam Yapu, Rwisumwi Basumatari, Vanlal Rem Tluangi, Najmeen Khatun, Kalpana (wk), Linthoingambi Rajkumari, Rubi Chetri, Primula
Rest of the Squad: Pretika Chettri, Felfel Pautu, Daiaka, S Ligu
West Zone Squad
West Zone arrives at this tournament as one of the stronger batting sides in the competition. A A Patil takes charge of a squad that has real depth in the middle order and a variety of bowling options. With players from Maharashtra and Gujarat mixing their styles, this is a unit that can adapt to different conditions quickly.
Playing XI: A A Patil (c), Radha Yadav, Vrushali Bhagat, Humairaa Kaazi, S R Mane, T S Hasabnis, Umeshwari Jethva (wk), P Naik, Saima Thakor, Pragya Rawat, Zeal Dmello
Rest of the Squad: P N Khemnar, Simran, Krutikaben, Tejaswini Batwal
Central Zone Squad
Central Zone brings a tough, experienced squad to the table. Nuzhat Parween does double duty as captain and wicketkeeper, which tells you a lot about her value to this side. The squad has a strong spin bowling core with Poonam Yadav adding quality at the top of the attack alongside some aggressive batting in the top order.
Playing XI: Nuzhat Parween (c)(wk), Varnika, Poonam Yadav, Ss Kalal, Minnu Mani, Shipra Giri, Kriti Gupta, S L Meena, Muskan Malik, Pooja Vastrakar, Prema
Rest of the Squad: S P Kumawat, Mahak Narwase, Sampada Dixit, K R Zanzad
East Zone Squad
East Zone is captained by Saika Ishaque, one of the more dynamic leaders in domestic women’s cricket right now. The squad has a healthy mix of pace and spin, and their batting lineup has shown the ability to post competitive totals. Sushree Dibyadarshini brings firepower at the top, while the middle order has enough options to handle pressure.
Playing XI: Saika Ishaque (c), Sushree Dibyadarshini, Mouchaity Debnath (wk), Madhuri Meheta, Shashi Mathur, T Sarkar, Mita Paul, Soniya, Jintimani Kalita, Bidisha Dey, Devyani
Rest of the Squad: Gayatri Gurung, Tanmayee Behera, P Bala, Amontika Munda
North Zone Squad
North Zone is captained by Shweta Sehrawat, who has been one of the standout young batters in Indian domestic cricket over the past two seasons. The squad looks fresh and energetic with some sharp bowling options in Suman Gulia and Sandhya. Pragya Rawat handles the keeping duties as this side looks to go deep into the competition.
Playing XI: Shweta Sehrawat (c), Priya Punia, Pragya Rawat (wk), Tanisha Ohlan, Sushma B Verma, Ayushi Soni, Nazma, Triveni Vasistha, Soni Yadav, Suman Gulia, Sandhya
Rest of the Squad: Rubia Syed, Chitra Singh Jamwal, Ridhima Aggarwal, Tarunika
South Zone Squad
South Zone has been one of the more consistent sides in women’s interzonal cricket, and this edition is no different. K Anjali Sarvani leads a squad with good batting depth and some sharp seamers who can trouble any opposition. K Nidhi handles the keeping responsibilities, and the bench strength from the rest of the squad gives this team plenty of cover across all positions.
Playing XI: K Anjali Sarvani (c), S Shubha, K Nidhi (wk), Purvaja P Verlekar, Henrietta Pereira, Asha S, G Trisha, Shabnam, Shani T, S Anusha, Abirame R
Rest of the Squad: S A Lonkar, Soumya Verma, B G Tejashwini, Yuvashri
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Conclusion: Six Zones, One Trophy, Pure Women’s Cricket
The Senior Women’s Interzonal One Day Trophy gives emerging and experienced players equal space to make their mark. With six competitive zones and strong squad depth across the board, this tournament is more than just a warm-up – it is a real stage where careers are built.
Whether it is a youngster scoring her first big knock or a senior player leading from the front, every game here counts. Follow all the action closely.
