The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 continues at Edgbaston in Birmingham, as Bangladesh Women face tournament debutants Netherlands Women in Match 5 of Group 1. This Group A contest holds special significance for the Netherlands, who are making their maiden appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Having earned qualification through an impressive regional campaign, the Dutch side now has the opportunity to showcase its progress on the global stage.
Bangladesh Women's Experience
Bangladesh will feature in their seventh consecutive T20 World Cup, though they managed only one win in four matches during the 2024 edition. Nigar Sultana's side enters this tournament as favorites, anchored by a formidable spin attack. In the recent tri-series in Scotland, the Netherlands beat Bangladesh by eight runs before Bangladesh avenged the loss with a 13-run victory over the Dutch.
Pitch Report
The average first innings score at Edgbaston in the last three Women's T20 Internationals was 158, with two out of three games being won by the chasing side. Any total above 180 would be a tough ask for the team batting second. The pitch traditionally offers assistance to seam bowlers in the early stages, especially in overcast conditions, before spinners come into play during the middle overs.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 5
- Bangladesh Women Won: 4
- Netherlands Women Won: 1
- No Result: 0
Predicted Playing XIs
Bangladesh Women Probable XI
Dilara Akter (wk), Juairiya Ferdous, Fahima Khatun, Nigar Sultana (c), Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter Meghla
Netherlands Women Probable XI
Heather Siegers, Babette de Leede (c & wk), Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Sterre Kalis, Sanya Khurana, Myrthe van den Raad, Silver Siegers, Isabel van der Woning, Heather Siegers
Toss Timing
The Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match will take place on Sunday, June 14, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The contest will start at 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM local time. The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.
Weather Update
Conditions in Birmingham on Sunday are expected to be largely favorable for play. Current weather shows mostly cloudy skies with a high of around 65°F (18°C), and the precipitation chance stands at just 10%, meaning a full match is very much on the cards.
Live Streaming Details
The Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women Group A clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports (TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
