LIVE: De Leede fight back for Netherlands
The Dutch won the toss and have elected to bat first in their tournament opener against Bangladesh.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 action continues with two group stage matches on Sunday, June 14.
Bangladesh face the Netherlands in the day's first game before the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan takes centre stage at Edgbaston.
In the first game of the day, tournament debutants Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh.
Babette De Leede with a clever scoop | Women's T20WC 2026
De Leede fights hard for Netherlands
Babette de Leede has led from the front to keep the Netherlands innings together as they aim to reach a total their bowlers can fight to defend.
The Bangladesh bowlers have been excellent and have given very few away.
Netherlands are 99/5 after 15 overs
Rabeya Khan castles Sterre Kalis | Women's T20WC 2026
Sterre Kalis - Wicket - Bangladesh vs Netherlands
Bangladesh spinners tighten the screws
Rabeya Khan dismisses the Dutch captain Sterre Kalis on the very first ball of her spell with a googly as Bangladesh choke the flow of runs.
Netherlands are 65/3 after 10 overs
Marufa Akter gets rid of Phebe Molkenboer | Women T20WC 2026
Bangladesh's Marufa Akter dismisses Netherland's Phebe Molkenboer with a fine delivery.
Bangladesh with a solid powerplay
Netherlands are 40/2 after six overs and the Bangladesh bowlers have done a good job keeping a lid on the scoring
Marifa Akter with a fine fast-bowling spell picking up Phebe Molkenboer while Fariha Trisna picking up Heather Siegers' wicket.
Netherlands win the toss on tournament debut | Women's T20WC 2026
Netherlands captain Babette de Leede won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in their first game at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Both the teams are playing their first game in this edition of the tournament.
SQUADS:
BANGLADESH: 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: 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