The most recent completed match between the Netherlands national cricket team (women’s side in this case) and the Bangladesh national cricket team came in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier (Super Six stage). Below is a full blog-style report with the latest match Netherlands National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard, batting & bowling tables, and head-to-head stats.
Netherlands vs Bangladesh — Latest Match Scorecard (T20 World Cup Qualifier)
Match: Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 (Super Six)
Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu
Date: 1 February 2026
Result: Bangladesh Women won by 7 wickets
Bangladesh chased the modest target comfortably, finishing the game with 20 balls to spare after a disciplined bowling performance restricted the Netherlands to just 102 runs.
Netherlands Innings — Batting Scorecard
Netherlands Women — 102/6 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Siegers | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Phebe Molkenboer | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Babette de Leede (c & wk) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sterre Kalis | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Robine Rijke | 39 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Frederique Overdijk | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| S Khurana | 43* | 37 | 6 | 0 | 116.21 |
Extras: 4
Total: 102/6 (20 overs)
👉 Top scorers:
- S Khurana — 43*
- Robine Rijke — 39
The Dutch side struggled early, losing quick wickets in the powerplay and failing to accelerate later.
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahida Akter | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2.50 |
| Marufa Akter | 4 | 14 | 1 | 3.50 |
| Rabeya Khan | 4 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Shorna Akter | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 |
| Ritu Moni | 4 | 18 | 0 | 4.50 |
Nahida Akter delivered a match-winning spell, dismantling the middle order.
Bangladesh Innings — Batting Scorecard
Bangladesh Women — 105/3 (16.4 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilara Akter | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Juairiya Ferdous | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sharmin Akhter | 13 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 46.42 |
| Nigar Sultana (c) | 50* | 44 | 7 | 0 | 113.63 |
| Sobhana Mostary | 33* | 23 | 5 | 1 | 143.47 |
Extras: 5
Total: 105/3 (16.4 overs)
👉 Match-winning partnership:
- Nigar Sultana & Sobhana Mostary
Bangladesh rebuilt after early wickets and sealed victory with a steady partnership.
Netherlands Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Zwilling | 4 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Heather Siegers | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Hannah Landheer | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17.00 |
| Caroline de Lange | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
| Frederique Overdijk | 3 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 |
Despite a decent start, the Dutch bowlers couldn’t stop Bangladesh’s middle-order charge.
Player of the Match
Nahida Akter (Bangladesh) — 3 wickets for 10 runs
Her spell was the turning point that kept the Netherlands to a low total.
Match Summary
Bangladesh dominated the encounter with disciplined bowling and calm chasing. The Netherlands’ batting lineup struggled against spin, especially Nahida Akter’s variations. In response, Bangladesh lost early wickets but captain Nigar Sultana guided the chase with an unbeaten half-century.
This match highlighted the growing gap between the two sides in women’s T20 cricket, especially in handling spin on subcontinental pitches.
Netherlands vs Bangladesh — Head-to-Head Stats
The rivalry between the Netherlands national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team has grown steadily across ICC tournaments and bilateral series. While Bangladesh has historically dominated, the Netherlands have produced memorable upsets — especially in World Cups.
Below is a clear head-to-head breakdown with tables (ODI + T20I).
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | Bangladesh Wins | Netherlands Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| T20Is | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Bangladesh leads overall, especially in T20Is.
ODI Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches | Bangladesh | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 3 |
| Wins | 1 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 1 |
| Win % | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Notable ODI Result
- Netherlands defeated Bangladesh by 87 runs in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup at Kolkata.
This upset became one of the biggest shocks of the tournament.
T20I Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches | Bangladesh | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 6 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 6 |
| Win % | 85.71% | 14.29% |
👉 Bangladesh has dominated T20Is between the two teams.
Recent T20I Results
- Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (2025)
- Bangladesh won by 9 wickets (2025)
- Bangladesh won by 25 runs (T20 World Cup 2024)
- Bangladesh won by 9 runs (T20 World Cup 2022)
Last 5 Matches Summary
| Year | Format | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T20I | Bangladesh | 9 wickets |
| 2025 | T20I | Bangladesh | 8 wickets |
| 2024 | T20 WC | Bangladesh | 25 runs |
| 2023 | ODI WC | Netherlands | 87 runs |
| 2022 | T20 WC | Bangladesh | 9 runs |
Key Insights from the Rivalry
Bangladesh Strengths
- Strong spin attack on subcontinent pitches
- Consistent top order in T20Is
- Dominant recent form
Netherlands Strengths
- Dangerous in ICC tournaments
- Capable of big upsets
- Strong seam bowling unit
Biggest Win in Rivalry
- Netherlands: 87-run win (ODI World Cup 2023)
- Bangladesh: Multiple dominant T20 wins by large margins
Final Thoughts
The rivalry between the Netherlands national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team showcases the evolving competitiveness of international cricket. Bangladesh generally holds the upper hand due to greater experience, strong spin bowling, and consistent performances in global tournaments. However, the Netherlands have emerged as a dangerous giant-killer, capable of producing stunning upsets — most notably in ICC events. Their disciplined pace attack and fearless mindset make every encounter unpredictable. As the Dutch side continues to improve and Bangladesh rebuilds with young talent, future matches promise closer contests, excitement for fans, and a compelling clash between an established Asian side and Europe’s leading Associate team.
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