Bangladesh secures win against Netherlands in Women's T20 World Cup opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by six wickets in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston. The Netherlands set a target of 140 runs, finishing at 139-8, led by Babette de Leede's 50 runs. Bangladesh started strong, but a middle-order collapse left them at 85-4 before Shorna Akter's boundary sealed the victory in the final over. Both teams face challenging matchups next, with Bangladesh set to play Australia and the Netherlands meeting India.
- •Bangladesh chased down 140 runs, scoring 141-4 in 19.1 overs.
- •Juairiya Ferdous scored 50 runs for Bangladesh, contributing significantly to the chase.
- •The Netherlands' bowling attack kept the match competitive, with Caroline de Lange taking 2-27.
- •Babette de Leede top-scored for the Netherlands with 50 runs.
- •Next matches will see Bangladesh face Australia and the Netherlands play India.
- 2:15 PMBBC Sport — Bangladesh beat Netherlands by six wickets to avoid scare
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands
- 1:09 PMBBC Sport — Bangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands
"Bangladesh avoid a scare in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by six wickets, with five balls to spare at Edgbaston.
"The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women's T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.
"The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women's T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 2:15 PMBangladesh beat Netherlands by six wickets to avoid scare
Bangladesh avoid a scare in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by six wickets, with five balls to spare at Edgbaston.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:12 PMBangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands
The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women's T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 1:09 PMBangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands
The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women's T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.
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