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title: "Women’s T20 World Cup Team Preview: The Netherlands"
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author: "Ron Alderman"
section: "2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup"
published: "2026-05-09T10:02:00Z"
modified: "2026-05-09T10:02:00Z"
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# Women’s T20 World Cup Team Preview: The Netherlands

**At a glance**

- **First appearance at the T20 World Cup**
- **Secured place through the Global Qualifier**
- **Unknown quantity could cause problems**

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This is the Netherlands’ debut at the T20 World Cup, having made four consecutive appearances in the Women’s World Cup. They secured their place in the tournament via **[the Global Qualifier](https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/bangladesh-and-netherlands-qualify-for-icc-women-s-t20-world-cup-2026)** in Nepal earlier this year.

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## **Squad List**

> World Cup Bound 🧡\
> \
> Our Netherlands Women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is confirmed.\
> \
> A group blending youth and experience, ready for our first appearance on the world stage at a Women’s T20 World Cup.\
> \
> See you in orange in England. 🇳🇱 [pic.twitter.com/u06GX2xtHB](https://t.co/u06GX2xtHB)
>
> — Cricket🏏Netherlands (@KNCBcricket) [May 6, 2026](https://twitter.com/KNCBcricket/status/2051967098528874800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

This Dutch squad is full of unknown quantities for the big sides. They have a mixture of youth and experience, that might cause a few problems for their opposition. The squad includes two debutants, Rosalie Lawrence and Lara Meemhuis.

| **Name** | **Caps** |
| --- | --- |
| Babette de Leede (c) | 93 |
| Caroline de Lange | 84 |
| Frederique Overdijk | 62 |
| Hannah Landheer | 57 |
| Heather Siegers | 68 |
| Iris Zwilling | 89 |
| Isabel ver der Woning | 30 |
| Lara Leemhuis | 0 |
| Myrthe van den Raad | 19 |
| Phebe Molkenboer | 50 |
| Robine Rijke | 93 |
| Rosalie Lawrence | 0 |
| Sanya Khurana | 21 |
| Silver Siegers | 73 |
| Sterre Kalis | 62 |

## **Top Batters**

| **Name** | **Runs** | **Ave** | **SR** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sterre Kalis | 1893 | 36.40 | 104.24 |
| Babette de Leede | 1551 | 21.54 | 95.21 |
| Robine Rijke | 1373 | 20.49 | 99.92 |

## **Top Bowlers**

| **Name** | **Wkts** | **Ave** | **ER** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Iris Zwilling | 98 | 15.80 | 5.08 |
| Caroline de Lange | 81 | 18.32 | 5.16 |
| Silver Siegers | 57 | 23.71 | 5.84 |

## **Fixtures**

**14th June** – Bangladesh @ Edgbaston 10:30 BST

**17th June** – India @ Headingley 14:30 BST

**20th June** – Australia @ Southampton 10:30 BST

**25th June** – South Africa @ Bristol 18:30 BST

**27th June** – Pakistan @ Bristol 10:30 BST

## **Prediction**

This Dutch side could pull off a win if they play well, but with India, Australia and South Africa in their group, it’s highly unlikely they’ll progress beyond the group stage. Still, the tournament will be a valuable experience for them and should help their development in the years ahead.

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