Bangladesh Women beat Netherlands Women by 6 wickets

Bangladesh Women won by 6 wickets with five balls remaining against Netherlands Women in Match 5 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Juairiya Ferdous starring as Player of the Match for her 50 in a composed chase of 140. The result gave Bangladesh their first win of the tournament and kept the early group-stage race moving.

In the context of the competition, this was the fifth match of 33 in the tournament. Earlier results had seen England Women win by 87 runs in Match 1, Scotland Women by 40 runs in Match 2, Australia Women by 65 runs in Match 3, and West Indies Women by 7 wickets with one ball remaining in Match 4. Bangladesh’s win does not decide anything this early, but it gives them two important points before a tougher run of fixtures.

Netherlands Women posted 139/8 from their 20 overs, built around a half-century from Babette de Leede, who made 50. Heather Siegers added 16 and Iris Zwilling contributed 13, but Bangladesh’s attack did enough across the innings to keep the total within range. Marufa Akter led the wicket-taking effort with 2 wickets, while Ritu Moni and Rabeya Khan picked up one apiece.

That total kept the chase competitive rather than commanding, and Bangladesh’s reply was paced well. Juairiya Ferdous anchored the innings with 50, Sharmin Akhter made 37, and Dilara Akter added 26 as Bangladesh reached 141/4 in 19.1 overs. The chase was not without pressure, but Bangladesh held their shape and stayed close enough to the asking rate to finish the job with five balls to spare.

Caroline de Lange was the most effective Netherlands bowler with 2 wickets, while Silver Siegers claimed 1. Bangladesh’s key batters ensured those breakthroughs did not shift the match decisively, and the pursuit was guided by contributions at the right times rather than one late surge.

Juairiya’s half-century stood out because it came in a chase where batting time mattered. With Sharmin Akhter’s 37 and Dilara Akter’s 26 around her, Bangladesh had enough support to keep control through the middle overs and close the target out before the final over. It was the kind of innings that set the tone for a campaign, especially in a short-format tournament where net run rate and momentum can become important quickly.

Key performers

• Bangladesh Women: Juairiya Ferdous 50, Sharmin Akhter 37, Dilara Akter 26; Marufa Akter 2 wickets, Ritu Moni 1 wicket, Rabeya Khan 1 wicket.
• Netherlands Women: Babette de Leede 50, Heather Siegers 16, Iris Zwilling 13; Caroline de Lange 2 wickets, Silver Siegers 1 wicket.

NerdSports Stat: The two top scorers in the match finished tied on 50, but Bangladesh still completed the chase with five balls remaining — a reminder that in T20s, support scores like Sharmin Akhter’s 37 and Dilara Akter’s 26 can shape the result as much as the headline half-centuries.

There is no series lead to settle in a World Cup league match, but Bangladesh have opened their account with a win while Netherlands are left chasing their first points. Still to come later on Sunday is India Women vs Pakistan Women, before the tournament continues on Tuesday with New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women and England Women vs Ireland Women. Bangladesh’s next assignment is a major one against Australia Women on Wednesday, June 17, while Netherlands Women next face India Women the same day.

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