As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 moves into its next phase, both Pakistan and the Netherlands find themselves rooted to the bottom of Group 1 after a brutal opening round. Pakistan currently occupies fifth place, having failed to secure a single victory from their four outings, leaving them with zero points and a net run rate of -2.831. The Netherlands are sitting just below them in sixth position, also searching for their first points after four consecutive defeats, hampered by an even lower net run rate of -3.640. With both teams officially out of the running for the top spots, this encounter is purely about pride and avoiding the wooden spoon.
Squads:
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede (C), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab
Players to watch out:
Babette de Leede
Babette de Leede has been a reliable pillar for the Netherlands, accumulating 1,770 runs across 101 T20I matches with a top score of 82* and nine half-centuries to her name. She has carried that dependable form straight into the 2026 tournament, anchoring the Dutch batting lineup with impactful performances. She has smashed 145 runs in her 4 appearances at an impressive average of 48.33, including two half-centuries and the best of 56*, making her one of the standout batters of the competition.
Muneeba Ali
A key presence at the top of the order for Pakistan, Muneeba Ali has featured in 93 T20Is, racking up 1,700 career runs at a strike rate of 98.55, highlighted by two centuries and three fifties. In the ongoing 2026 tournament, she has continued to shoulder the top-order responsibilities across her 4 outings. Muneeba has contributed 98 runs to Pakistan’s campaigns this year, scoring at a strike rate of 107.69 with the highest score of 41.
Caroline de Lange
Caroline de Lange has established herself as a vital weapon in the Netherlands’ bowling department, capturing 88 wickets across 91 T20I matches at a brilliant career economy of 5.36 and an average of 18.85. Her control has remained a major asset during the 2026 tournament, where she has consistently restricted opposition batters. She has delivered 16 overs across 4 matches to pick up 6 wickets, maintaining a steady economy rate of 7.50 and recording best figures of 2/27.
Sadia Iqbal
Sadia Iqbal has grown into a premier frontline bowler for Pakistan, claiming 80 wickets in 63 T20I matches with a superb career average of 17.61 and a parsimonious economy of 5.90. She has translated this exceptional consistency into the 2026 tournament, providing crucial breakthroughs for her side. She has bagged 7 wickets in her 4 tournament appearances, bowling a full quota of 16 overs with the best spell of 2/26 and an economy rate of 7.43.
Pitch:
The pitch at Bristol has historically leaned toward being bowler-friendly. However, modern limited-overs formats have seen it evolve into a high-scoring ground featuring flat surfaces and plenty of runs. A notable feature is its relatively long boundaries, requiring batters to hit cleanly or rely heavily on hard running.
Weather:
The weather in Bristol will feature sunny intervals with a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C and an overnight low of 17°C
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Heather Siegers, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis Fatima, Sana, Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig
Match Details:
Date – June 27, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Bristol, England
Broadcast – Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
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