NED-W thrash ZIM-W by 22 runs in Group B clash of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier
Top three teams of the group will qualify for the Super Six stage
ICC 2026 Women's T20 World Cup will take place in England
Netherlands beat Zimbabwe by 22 runs in their opening ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 match, played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Sunday, January 18.
The Netherlands were sent in to bat first after losing the toss and were skittled for just 122 runs in 19 overs. Christabel Chatonzwa picked up a five-wicket haul to bowl out the Dutch under 20 overs.
What looked like a below-par total turned out to be too much for Zimbabwe as the Netherlands restricted them to just 100 to win the match by 22 runs. Both teams are placed in Group B along with Nepal, Scotland, and Thailand. The top three teams from the group will qualify for the next round.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Groups
Group A: Bangladesh, Ireland, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, USA.
Group B: Nepal, Netherlands, Scotland, Thailand, Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Vs Netherlands, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Toss
ZIM-W skipper Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano won the toss and elected to bowl.
Zimbabwe Vs Netherlands, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Playing XIs
NED XI: Heather Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Babette de Leede (c) (wk), Sterre Kalis, Iris Zwilling, Caroline de Lange, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Frederique Overdijk, Isabel Van Der Woning.
ZIM XI: Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Josephine Nkomo, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Christabel Chatonzwa, Kudzai Chigora, Audrey Mazvishaya, Lindokuhle Mabhero.
Zimbabwe Vs Netherlands, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Live Streaming
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 matches, including Zimbabwe Vs Netherlands, will be live-streamed in India on the FanCode app and website.
