As the Scotland Tri-Nation Women’s T20I Series heads into its final stretch, Match 6 brings together Bangladesh Women and Netherlands Women at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. Bangladesh’s campaign has been a bit of a rollercoaster, bouncing back from an initial defeat against Scotland to secure a convincing 34-run victory against them in their most recent fixture. The Netherlands, on the other hand, showed great grit in their previous meeting with Bangladesh, successfully defending 162 to claim an 8-run victory, proving they have the batting firepower to upset established full-member nations. With the tournament standings tightly contested, this encounter holds immense weight for both sides as they look to build final momentum.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
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
Players to watch out:
Shobhana Mostary
Shobhana Mostary has been a solid presence in the top order for Bangladesh during this tri-series. Over her 3 matches, she has consistently gotten starts, accumulating 69 runs across 3 innings without remaining unbeaten in any. While she hasn’t crossed the fifty-mark yet, her highest score of 39 shows she is capable of anchoring an innings. Scoring at a strike rate of 113.11, she has relied on timing, finding the boundary rope 8 times alongside a single six.
Robine Rijke
Robine Rijke has provided immense stability to the Netherlands’ batting unit, turning in highly efficient performances over her 2 appearances. Out of her 2 innings, she was dismissed just once, allowing her to finish the initial phase with an impressive average of 64.00. She has put together a total of 64 runs, heavily anchored by a top score of 46. Her run-scoring has been quite crisp, coming at a strike rate of 118.51 and featuring 7 boundaries.
Marufa Akter
Marufa Akter has been an impactful asset for Bangladesh with her seam bowling, featuring prominently in the tournament’s wickets chart. Across her 3 matches, she has sent down 9 overs, keeping things relatively tight with an economy rate of 6.33. Her efforts have yielded 3 wickets while conceding 57 runs in total. Her best bowling in an innings stands at an effective 2/13, striking at a regular interval of every 18 balls.
Heather Siegers
Heather Siegers has made her presence felt for the Netherlands as an impactful all-rounder across her 2 outings. With the bat, she has blasted 84 runs in just 2 innings at a rapid strike rate of 142.37, which includes a sharp half-century and 14 boundaries. She has been equally proactive with the ball, delivering 6.5 overs and taking 3 wickets. Though her economy sits at 9.07, her knack for breaking partnerships is highlighted by a solid best bowling performance of 3/39.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Grange Cricket Club Ground at Raeburn Place is traditionally a favorable track for batting, displaying an average first-innings score of 166 in T20 Internationals. Because it offers a reliable, true bounce and is paired with a relatively quick outfield, batters can generally trust the surface and play their strokes freely.
Weather:
Expect light rain with a high temperature of 16°C and a low of 11°C. There is a 45% chance of rain during the day, 78% humidity, a UV index of 4, and southwest winds blowing at 18 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Nahida Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Babette de Leede, Heather Siegers, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Match Details:
Date – June 04, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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