The Netherlands are currently flying high, occupying the 2nd spot on the table with 4 points and a perfect record of two wins from two matches in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026. Their NRR of 0.600 keeps them right on the heels of Bangladesh. In stark contrast, the United States of America (USA) Women find themselves in a precarious 5th position. While the Dutch are looking to cement their spot in the top two, the Americans are playing for pride and a chance to play the role of party spoilers in the qualification race.
Squads:
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Steere Kallis
United States of America Women’s Cricket Team
Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Suhani Thadani, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Mitali Patwardhan, Pooja Ganesh, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi
Players to watch out:
Sterre Kallis
Sterre has been the engine room of the Dutch batting lineup, tallying 143 runs with the highest score of 87*. She has displayed great temperament, averaging 47.66 and proving to be a difficult wicket to prize out. Her tally of 20 fours and a steady strike rate of 111.71 have provided the Netherlands with the platform they need in almost every outing.
Isabel van der Woning
Isabel has been a revelation with the ball, leading the entire tournament’s wicket-taking chart with 9 dismissals. Her performance against Thailand, where she took 4/14, was a masterclass in medium-pace bowling. She has been incredibly economical at 4.75, ensuring that she isn’t just taking wickets but also drying up the runs for the opposition.
Ritu Singh
Ritu has been a bright spot for the American side, contributing 108 runs with a blistering strike rate of 177.04. She has been the primary aggressor in their lineup, smashing 7 sixes and finding the boundary with ease. Her fearless approach at the crease has often turned the tide in the USA’s favor during the middle and death overs.
Tara Norris
Tara has led the American bowling effort with grit, picking up 7 wickets at an average of just 8.00. Her left-arm pace has been a point of difference, allowing her to maintain a superb economy rate of 4.66. She has been a bankable option for her captain, often delivering tight spells under pressure, including the best of 3/10.
Pitch:
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground provides consistent bounce on turf, helping pacers upfront and spinners as wear sets in, making it bowler friendly. T20 stats across 39 games average 160 first innings, with 21 batting-first wins. Boundaries at 60-86m demand precision.
Weather:
The conditions in Kirtipur on match day will feature light rain during the day and clear skies at night, with a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Isabel van der Woning, Robine Rijke, Steere Kallis, Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Ritu Singh
Match Details:
Date – January 28, 2025
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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