Bangladesh Women 105/3 beat Netherlands Women by 7 Wickets. Bangladesh Women 105/3 beat Netherlands Women by 7 Wickets.Bangladesh Women 105/3 (16.4 ov) beat Netherlands Women 102/6 (20 ov) by 7 wickets.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 — 28th Match, Super Six Stage
Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu — 1 February 2026.
Match Introduction
Bangladesh Women capped a flawless campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Netherlands Women in the Super Six stage.
Chasing a modest 103, the Tigresses reached the target in just 16.4 overs, securing their qualification for the main ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with an unbeaten record across the entire tournament. Captain Nigar Sultana starred with an unbeaten half-century, while left-arm spinner Nahida Akter was named Player of the Match for her crucial three-wicket haul, which restricted the Dutch to a below-par total.
This win not only confirmed Bangladesh's place in the marquee event but also underlined their dominance throughout the qualifiers, finishing the campaign with seven straight victories.
(Bangladesh Women's team posing with pride after securing qualification for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, in their red jerseys at the qualifier venue.)
Match Overview
Played under clear skies at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu (toss at 9:00 AM local / around 9:30 AM IST), Netherlands Women won the toss and elected to bat first. They struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined bowling, particularly Nahida Akter's spin, managing only 102/6 from their 20 overs. The Dutch innings featured a fighting partnership but lacked the big hitting needed against tight lines and clever variations.
Bangladesh's chase, by contrast, was clinical from start to finish. The openers provided a steady platform despite a couple of early wickets, and Nigar Sultana (50*) anchored the innings with composure alongside Sobhana Mostary (33*). The pair ensured there were no further alarms, guiding their side home with 20 balls to spare. Bangladesh's superior experience and squad depth shone through in both batting and bowling departments.
The result: Bangladesh top the Super Six standings and secure top qualification, while Netherlands' hopes for a deeper run dim despite a competitive overall showing.
Key Performances
- Nahida Akter (BAN): 3 wickets — a pivotal, economical spell in the middle overs that broke Dutch partnerships at crucial moments. Named Player of the Match for her control and impact on the game.
- Nigar Sultana (BAN, captain & wicketkeeper): 50* — a composed, unbeaten knock that guided the chase with maturity and calm under pressure.
- Sobhana Mostary (BAN): 33* — solid, aggressive support in the partnership that ultimately sealed the win.
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- Sanya Khurana (NED): Top-scored with around 43, providing the main resistance in the Dutch innings.
- Robine Rijke (NED): Contributed to partnerships but eventually fell to Bangladesh's spin attack.
Bangladesh's bowling unit was outstanding throughout: the spinners dominated proceedings, with sharp variations and tidy fielding combining to limit boundary options for the Dutch batters.
Innings Breakdown: Netherlands Women 102/6 (20 overs)
Netherlands started cautiously but lost early wickets to Bangladesh's well-balanced pace-spin combination. Key moments included:
- Early breakthroughs: Heather Siegers (1), Babette de Leede (5), and Phebe Molkenboer (low score) all fell cheaply, putting Bangladesh firmly in control.
- Middle-order fight: Sanya Khurana anchored the innings with 43, partnering Robine Rijke and others in a partial recovery effort.
- Late acceleration limited: Nahida Akter's three-wicket haul in the middle overs choked the run rate, allowing only sporadic boundaries in the closing stages.
Total: 102/6 — a below-par total on what was otherwise a decent batting surface, largely down to disciplined Bangladesh bowling that kept the overall economy rate under 5.1. The fall of wickets showed an early loss followed by a middle-order stand of around 50 runs, but Netherlands never managed a partnership beyond that mark.
Innings Breakdown: Bangladesh Women 105/3 (16.4 overs)
The chase was, for the most part, straightforward:
- Openers: Provided a steady platform despite two early losses, with the score reading around 47/2 at the ten-over mark.
- Nigar Sultana & Sobhana Mostary: Their unbeaten third-wicket stand proved to be the key partnership of the innings, rotating the strike efficiently and finding boundaries whenever needed.
- Nigar Sultana reached her half-century with calm, controlled accumulation, while Mostary offered support with a slightly more aggressive approach.
The target was achieved comfortably, with a run rate of around 6.3 — well ahead of what was required. There were no major collapses at any stage; the chase was clinical and thoroughly professional from the top order down.
(Bangladesh Women players celebrate wildly after clinching victory and qualification, hugging and high-fiving in their green training jerseys.)
Highlights and Analysis
Bangladesh's campaign was near-perfect: their unbeaten run showcased genuine depth across all three departments — batting (led by Nigar Sultana's consistency), bowling (Nahida Akter's guile, backed by capable pace support), and fielding. They comfortably outclassed the other associate nations, drawing on experience gained from playing at higher levels of the women's game.
Netherlands, for their part, fought bravely throughout the tournament but ultimately lacked the firepower needed to counter high-quality spin on turning tracks. Their qualification for the main event — a landmark achievement in its own right for the Dutch programme — had already been secured earlier in the tournament, but this final defeat highlighted clear areas the side will look to address before the World Cup itself.
Player of the Match: Nahida Akter — her spin masterclass with the ball effectively set up what became a straightforward chase for her side.
Post-match impact: Bangladesh head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (venue to be confirmed, likely later in the year) with genuine confidence and momentum. Netherlands, meanwhile, gain valuable tournament experience and enter the World Cup as qualifiers in their own right.
Full-time saw Bangladesh's players form a huddle, applauding their travelling fans and celebrating qualification with wide smiles and visible team spirit.
What This Qualification Means for Bangladesh's World Cup Prospects
Beyond the result itself, this unbeaten qualifying campaign carries real significance for how Bangladesh are likely to be regarded heading into the main tournament. Finishing the qualifiers with seven wins from seven matches, without ever being seriously tested, suggests a squad with genuine depth rather than one reliant on a handful of standout performers. Nigar Sultana's calm, low-risk approach at the top of the order gives Bangladesh a reliable anchor, while Nahida Akter's control with the ball has repeatedly proven capable of restricting even well-set opposition batting line-ups.
For associate and qualifying nations more broadly, results like this also reinforce a wider trend in women's T20 cricket: the gap between the top-tier qualifiers and the rest of the qualifying pool appears to be widening, even as more nations gain access to higher-level competition. That should make for an intriguing subplot once the main World Cup draw and schedule are confirmed, as sides like Bangladesh look to translate qualifying dominance into results against the established Full Member nations.
Bangladesh Women 105/3 (16.4 ov) beat Netherlands Women 102/6 (20 ov) by 7 wickets ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 – 28th Match, Super Six Stage Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu – February 1, 2026
Bangladesh Women capped a flawless campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 with a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Netherlands Women in the Super Six stage.
Chasing a modest 103, the Tigresses reached the target in just 16.4 overs, securing their qualification for the main ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with an unbeaten record across the tournament. Captain Nigar Sultana starred with an unbeaten half-century, while left-arm spinner Nahida Akter was named Player of the Match for her crucial 3-wicket haul that restricted the Dutch to a below-par total. This win not only confirmed Bangladesh's spot in the marquee event but also highlighted their dominance in the qualifiers, finishing with 7 straight victories.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh qualify for marquee event ...
(Bangladesh Women team posing with pride after securing qualification for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, in their red jerseys at the qualifier venue.)
Match Overview Played under clear skies at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu (toss at 9:00 AM local / around 9:30 AM IST), Netherlands Women won the toss and elected to bat first. They struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined bowling, particularly Nahida Akter's spin, managing only 102/6 in their 20 overs. The Dutch innings featured a fighting partnership but lacked big hits against tight lines and variations. Bangladesh's chase was clinical. Openers provided a steady start despite early wickets, and Nigar Sultana (50*) anchored with composure alongside Sobhana Mostary (33*). The pair ensured no further alarms, finishing with 20 balls to spare. Bangladesh's superior experience and depth shone through in both departments. 
The result: Bangladesh top the Super Six standings (or secure top qualification), while Netherlands' hopes dim despite a competitive showing.
Key Performances
Nahida Akter (BAN): 3 wickets (exact figures from reports: pivotal in middle overs), economical spell that broke partnerships. Player of the Match for her control and impact.
Nigar Sultana (BAN, c & wk): 50* – composed, unbeaten knock guiding the chase with maturity.
Sobhana Mostary (BAN): 33* – solid support in the partnership that sealed the win.
Sanya Khurana (NED): Top-scored with around 43 in reports, providing resistance.
Robine Rijke (NED): Contributed in partnerships but fell to spin.
Bangladesh's bowling unit was outstanding: spinners dominated, with variations and fielding sharpness limiting boundaries.
Innings Breakdown: Netherlands Women 102/6 (20 ov)
Netherlands started cautiously but lost early wickets to Bangladesh's pace-spin combo. Key moments:
Early breakthroughs: Heather Siegers (1), Babette de Leede (5), Phebe Molkenboer (low score) fell cheaply.
Middle-order fight: Sanya Khurana anchored with 43, partnering Robine Rijke and others for partial recovery.
Late acceleration limited: Nahida Akter's 3-fer in the middle overs choked runs; only sporadic boundaries.
Total: 102/6 – below par on a decent surface, thanks to disciplined bowling (economy under 5.1 overall).
Fall of wickets included: 1- (early), partnerships around 50 runs in middle, but no big stand over 50.
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Innings Breakdown: Bangladesh Women 105/3 (16.4 ov) Chase was straightforward: Openers: Steady platform despite 2 early losses (around 47/2 at 10 overs). Nigar Sultana & Sobhana Mostary: Unbeaten 3rd-wicket stand (key partnership), rotating strike and finding boundaries when needed.
Nigar reached 50* with calm accumulation; Mostary supported aggressively. Target achieved comfortably: RR around 6.3, well ahead of required rate. No major collapses; clinical and professional.
Bangladesh, Netherlands secure ICC Women's T20 WC 2026 spots
(Bangladesh Women players celebrate wildly after clinching victory and qualification, hugging and high-fiving in green jerseys.)
Highlights and Analysis Bangladesh's campaign was near-perfect: unbeaten run showcased depth in batting (Nigar's consistency), bowling (Nahida's guile, pace support), and fielding. They outclassed associates with experience from higher-level cricket. Netherlands fought bravely but lacked firepower against spin on turning tracks. Their qualification for the main event (maiden entry in some reports) was already secured earlier, but this loss highlighted areas for growth. Player of the Match: Nahida Akter – her spin masterclass set up the easy chase. Post-match impact: Bangladesh qualify confidently for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (venue TBD, likely later 2026). Netherlands gain valuable experience and entry as qualifiers. Full-time: Bangladesh players form a huddle, applauding fans and celebrating qualification with smiles and team spirit.
Netherlands Name Squad for Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier ...
(Netherlands Women team in orange huddle during the match, showing determination despite the defeat.)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the final result of the Bangladesh vs Netherlands match? Bangladesh Women won by 7 wickets, chasing down Netherlands' total of 102/6 with a score of 105/3 in 16.4 overs.
2. Who was named Player of the Match? Nahida Akter was named Player of the Match for Bangladesh, taking 3 wickets with an economical spin spell that restricted Netherlands to a below-par total.
3. Did this result confirm Bangladesh's qualification for the T20 World Cup 2026? Yes. The victory confirmed Bangladesh Women's place in the main ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, capping an unbeaten qualifying campaign of seven wins from seven matches.
4. Who top-scored for Bangladesh in the chase? Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored with an unbeaten 50, supported by Sobhana Mostary's unbeaten 33 in a match-winning third-wicket partnership.
5. Had Netherlands already qualified for the World Cup before this match? Yes. According to the report, Netherlands had already secured their own qualification for the main event earlier in the tournament, meaning this match determined seeding and Super Six standings rather than qualification itself.
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6. Where and when was the match played? The match was played at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 1 February 2026, as part of the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026.
7. Who was the top performer for Netherlands in this match? Sanya Khurana was Netherlands' standout batter, top-scoring with around 43 runs to provide the main resistance in an otherwise below-par team total.
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