Amsterdam, May 6: The Netherlands Cricket Board has officially announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Babette de Leede has been appointed as the captain, marking her debut in a major T20 tournament. The tournament is set to commence on June 12 in England and Wales, with the Netherlands participating for the first time in this prestigious multi-national event featuring a total of 12 teams.
In a statement released by the Netherlands Cricket Board, Babette expressed her excitement, saying, “We are thrilled about our first appearance in the ICC T20 World Cup. It is a fantastic opportunity to compete against the world’s best teams and showcase Dutch talent on a grand stage. Since the T20 World Cup is being held close to home in England, we hope to see a large number of ‘Orange’ supporters cheering us on. This will be a memorable experience not only for our team but also for our families, friends, and everyone who holds a special place in their hearts for Dutch women’s cricket.”
The Netherlands qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time by winning all three matches in the ‘Super Six’ stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers held in Nepal last year.
In the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, the Netherlands has been placed in Group A. During the group stage, the team will face Australia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. The Dutch team will strive to secure a top-two position in the points table to advance to the semifinals.
The Netherlands will kick off their campaign on June 14 against Bangladesh at Edgbaston, followed by matches against India on June 17 at Headingley and the reigning champions Australia on June 20 at the Utilita Bowl. They will conclude their group stage matches at the County Ground in Bristol, facing South Africa on June 25 and Pakistan on June 27.
Prior to the World Cup, the Dutch team will participate in a T20 tri-series in Scotland against Bangladesh and the host nation.
The squad for the T20 World Cup includes: Babette de Leede (captain), Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Limhuis, Mirthe van den Raad, Phoebe Molkenboer, Robin Rijcke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, and Sterre Kalis.
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