📅 June 14, 2026 | By Pulse India News Desk
Bangladesh Women completed a historic chase as they defeated Netherlands Women by six wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Chasing 140, Bangladesh reached 141/4 in 19.1 overs, recording their highest successful run-chase in Women’s T20Is. Juairiya Ferdous gave them a flying start with a powerful 50 off 33 balls, before Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter calmly finished the job after a mid-innings collapse.
Netherlands fought bravely after posting 139/8, with captain Babette de Leede scoring a determined fifty, but Bangladesh held their nerve in the chase to open their campaign with a memorable victory.
Netherlands Women: 139/8 in 20 overs
Bangladesh Women: 141/4 in 19.1 overs
Result: Bangladesh Women won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Juairiya Ferdous – 50 off 33 balls
📊 Match in Phases
| Phase | Netherlands Women | Bangladesh Women | Key Story |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 40/2 | 46/0 | Netherlands lost early wickets, while Bangladesh started strongly through Ferdous and Dilara |
| Middle Overs (7-15) | 61/3 | 60/4 | Netherlands rebuilt through de Leede, while Bangladesh suffered a dramatic collapse |
| Death Overs | 38/3 | 35/0 | Bangladesh finished calmly through Sharmin and Shorna after Netherlands pushed the game deep |
Netherlands Women won the toss and chose to bat first. They started positively through Heather Siegers and Phebe Molkenboer, but Bangladesh struck twice inside the Powerplay to slow the innings.
Captain Babette de Leede became the backbone of the Netherlands innings. She scored a composed 50 off 45 balls, holding the innings together while wickets kept falling around her.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept things tight through the middle overs. Marufa Akter impressed with 2/31, while Ritu Moni produced an economical spell of 1/17 in four overs.
Despite late contributions from Iris Zwilling and Silver Siegers, Netherlands could only reach 139/8, leaving Bangladesh with a tricky but achievable target.
Bangladesh began the chase aggressively. Juairiya Ferdous attacked from the start, smashing 7 fours and 2 sixes in her 50 off 33 balls. Alongside Dilara Akter, she gave Bangladesh a strong opening stand of 67 runs.
But the match changed suddenly. Caroline de Lange removed Ferdous and captain Nigar Sultana off consecutive deliveries, before Silver Siegers bowled Dilara Akter. When Sobhana Mostary was run out, Bangladesh slipped from 67/0 to 85/4.
At that stage, Netherlands sensed a comeback. However, Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter showed excellent composure, adding an unbeaten 56-run partnership to guide Bangladesh home.
Shorna sealed the chase in style, hitting Iris Zwilling over mid-off for four as Bangladesh completed a famous six-wicket win with five balls to spare.
🔥 Juairiya Ferdous: 50 off 33 balls – explosive innings that set up Bangladesh’s chase.
🔥 Sharmin Akhter: 37* off 32 balls – calm finishing knock under pressure.
🔥 Shorna Akter: 18* off 17 balls – held her nerve and hit the winning boundary.
🔥 Babette de Leede: 50 off 45 balls – captain’s innings for Netherlands.
🔥 Caroline de Lange: 2/27 – brought Netherlands back into the contest with two wickets in two balls.
🔥 Marufa Akter: 2/31 – key wickets during the Netherlands innings.
The biggest turning point came during Bangladesh’s chase when Juairiya Ferdous and Nigar Sultana fell off consecutive deliveries to Caroline de Lange.
Bangladesh were cruising at 67/0, but suddenly lost four wickets for just 18 runs. Netherlands had a real chance to steal the match from that position.
However, the unbeaten 56-run stand between Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter became the decisive partnership that rescued Bangladesh and completed the historic chase.
❌ Failed to convert a good platform into a 150-plus total.
❌ Lost regular wickets through the middle overs.
❌ Babette de Leede lacked enough support from the top and middle order.
❌ Could not break the Sharmin-Shorna partnership after reducing Bangladesh to 85/4.
❌ Defended bravely but did not have enough runs on the board.
Juairiya Ferdous gave Bangladesh the perfect start in a record chase.
Her 50 off 33 balls was full of intent and clean striking. She attacked the Netherlands bowlers early, helping Bangladesh race to 46/0 in the Powerplay.
Although her wicket triggered a collapse, the platform she created proved vital in Bangladesh completing their highest successful chase in Women’s T20Is.
📌 Bangladesh completed their highest successful run-chase in Women’s T20Is.
📌 Juairiya Ferdous scored 50 off 33 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes.
📌 Bangladesh’s opening stand was worth 67 runs.
📌 Bangladesh collapsed from 67/0 to 85/4.
📌 Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter added an unbeaten 56-run stand.
📌 Babette de Leede scored 50 off 45 balls for Netherlands.
📌 Bangladesh won with 5 balls remaining.
This was a massive result for Bangladesh Women and a confidence-boosting start to their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
The chase had everything: a flying start, a sudden collapse, rising pressure and a composed finish. Juairiya Ferdous gave Bangladesh the early momentum, but the real maturity came from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter, who stayed calm after Netherlands threatened a dramatic comeback.
Netherlands deserve credit for fighting back strongly with the ball, especially through Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers. However, their total of 139 always looked slightly under par, and they could not find the final breakthrough when Bangladesh were under pressure.
Bangladesh will take huge belief from this victory, while Netherlands will feel they let a real opportunity slip after dragging the match deep into the final over.
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