Shraddha Nabira has been named captain of an unchanged 15-member Vidarbha squad for the knockout phase of the U-19 Women’s T20 Trophy. The tournament’s final rounds are scheduled to take place in Nagpur from October 20 to 26, 2026.
The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) women’s selection committee—headed by chairperson Rupali Naik alongside panel members Priyanka Hadke and Samiksha Shende—opted to retain the full squad following their solid performances in the group stage.
Pre-Quarter-Final Clash and Squad Details
Vidarbha will kick off their knockout campaign against Chhattisgarh in a crucial pre-quarter-final match at the LAD College Ground in Nagpur on October 20.
The 15-Member Squad:
- Captain: Shraddha Nabira
- Wicketkeepers: Srishty Wandalkar, Rujuta Kashid
- Squad Members: Shreemayi Phatak, Arya Pongde, Sanskruti Sant, Sakshi Bhupal, Diya Bhagwat, Akshara Itankar, Yashshri Soley, Shweta Tiwari, Swara Thakre, Dhanashree Gujjar, Anushka Ninawe, Janhvi Tichkule
Support Staff and Coaching Management
The team will be guided by head coach Ranjit Paradkar, with Deepak Joshi serving as the assistant coach.
The complete support staff guiding the squad through the home knockouts includes:
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: Sapna Meshram
- Physiotherapist: Pranjali Wate
- Team Manager: Trunali Dhamnakar
- Side-Arm Thrower: Sanath Dongre
Playing on home turf at the LAD College Ground, Vidarbha will aim to capitalize on local conditions to secure a spot in the quarter-finals and push for the national championship title. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.
