The 23rd match of the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 at Kirtipur witnessed a rain-curtailed thriller as the Netherlands Women clinched a crucial 21-run victory over the United States Women via the DLS method. The contest saw moments of aggression, stability, and late drama, with Heather Siegers producing an all-round performance to earn the Player of the Match award.
Batting first, the United States Women began cautiously, with Chetna Pagydyala and Gargi Bhogle looking to set a foundation. The opening partnership, however, could not flourish as Pagydyala departed for 12 off 20 balls, falling to Heather Siegers at 23/1 in 5.2 overs. Bhogle then tried to stabilise the innings and built a brief partnership with Ella Claridge, but Claridge struggled for fluency and was dismissed for 5 off 9 balls, leaving the USA at 36/2 in 7.4 overs.
Bhogle continued to anchor the innings and stitched a vital 43-run partnership with Isani Vaghela. Bhogle’s 36 off 37 balls, including three fours and a six, was a crucial effort, but her dismissal at 71/3 in 14.1 overs shifted the momentum. Ritu Singh contributed a quick 5 off 5 balls before falling at 79/4, while Tara Norris added 5 off 4 balls before being dismissed at 84/5. The late overs saw Aditiba Chudasama dismissed for a duck, and Pooja Ganesh chipped in with a brisk 15 off 7 balls. Taranum Chopra remained unbeaten on 9 off 7 deliveries as the USA Women posted 129/7 in 20 overs.
For the Netherlands, Hannah Landheer was the standout bowler with figures of 3/30 in 4 overs, while Caroline de Lange picked up 2/27. Heather Siegers (1/19) and Silver Siegers (1/13) chipped in with wickets, and Iris Zwilling and Frederique Overdijk bowled economical spells.
In reply, the Netherlands Women faced a revised DLS target of 70 runs from 12 overs due to rain interruptions. Heather Siegers and Phebe Molkenboer provided a blazing start, racing to 57/1 in just 5.5 overs. Siegers smashed 28 off 12 balls, including three sixes, before being dismissed by Tara Norris.
Molkenboer played the anchor role, scoring an unbeaten 46 off 43 balls with seven boundaries, while Babette de Leede added 11 off 13 balls before falling at 80/2 in 10.3 overs. Sterre Kalis remained unbeaten on 2 off 4 balls as the Netherlands reached 90/2 in 12 overs, comfortably surpassing the DLS target.
For the USA Women, Ritu Singh was impressive with 1/16 in 4 overs, while Tara Norris claimed 1/18 in 2 overs. Geetika Kodali, Aditiba Chudasama, and Saanvi Immadi bowled economical spells, but the Dutch batters-maintained control throughout the chase.
With this result, the Netherlands Women secured a spot at the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026, showcasing composure under pressure and clinical execution in a rain-affected contest. The USA Women, despite a competitive batting effort, were outplayed by the Dutch all-round display and will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
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