Bangladesh has been the undisputed powerhouse in the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026. They sit comfortably at the top of the table with a perfect record, most recently outclassing Scotland by 90 runs. Their opponents, the Netherlands, have already achieved their primary goal—making history by qualifying for their first-ever T20 World Cup. Despite a heavy loss to Ireland in their last outing, the Dutch remain 2nd in the standings, but they’ll be eager to prove that their breakthrough wasn’t a fluke by challenging the tournament favorites.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Farzana Haque, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Mst Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Nigar Sultana Joty, Rubya Haider, Fariha Trisna, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Rabeya Khan, Shanjida Akther Maghla
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
Players to watch out:
Dilara Akter
Dilara has provided Bangladesh with explosive starts, highlighted by her 39 off 28 balls against Scotland and a brisk 35 in an earlier group game amassing 151 runs. While she faced a couple of low scores in the Super Six stage, her aggressive intent at the top has been key to the Tigresses’ unbeaten run. With over 152 runs in the competition and a strike rate near 140, she remains a constant threat to any bowling attack.
Babette de Leede
The Dutch captain has led from the front, notably playing a match-winning hand of 49 against Nepal to secure a narrow victory. She has scored 127 runs so far and her leadership and steady glovework have been central to the Netherlands making history by qualifying for their first-ever T20 World Cup. Whether she is anchoring the innings or showing agility behind the stumps, Babette has been the heartbeat of this historic Dutch campaign.
Isabel van der Woning
Isabel has emerged as a genuine match-winner for the Netherlands, particularly with her death bowling that secured a tight two-run win over Nepal. She has picked up 9 wickets so far, including a decisive spell of 2/23 against Bangladesh and 3/16 and a best of 4 for 14. Her ability to nail yorkers and change pace in the final overs has given the Dutch the defensive edge they needed to pull off close results.
Rabeya Khan
Rabeya has been a revelation with her leg-spin, sitting near the top of the wicket-taking charts with 8 scalps at an impressive average. Her standout performance of 3/5 against Namibia effectively dismantled their chase, and she followed it up with another three-wicket haul against the Netherlands. She has become the go-to bowler for Bangladesh whenever they need to break a partnership or put the squeeze on the opposition.
Pitch:
Mulpani Cricket Ground offers a balanced turf wicket with true bounce and pace, favoring seamers early before spin grips later. T20 records from 13 matches show 151 average first innings score, with teams bowling first winning 8. The quick outfield and 60-70m boundaries encourage attacking cricket.
Weather:
Mulpani is looking at a perfectly sunny day with a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. The chances of rain are minimal, promising an uninterrupted game, and the air will be relatively dry with 48% humidity. A light breeze will blow from the southwest at 3 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Isabel van der Woning, Robine Rijke, Steere Kallis, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Nigar Sultana Joty, Rabeya Khan
Match Details:
Date – February 1, 2026
Time – 8:45 AM IST
Venue – Mulpani Cricket Ground, Nepal
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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