
Match Details
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 action moves to the historic Headingley ground in Leeds, where India Women take on Netherlands Women in the 10th match of the tournament. India started their campaign in style, beating Pakistan Women by 64 runs. The Netherlands, on the other hand, suffered a six-wicket loss to Bangladesh in their opener. India come into this game as clear favorites, while the Dutch side need a miracle to stay alive in Group A.
| Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +4.35 |
| AUS-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.25 |
| IND-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| BAN-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.41 |
| NED-W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −2.00 |
| PAK-W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −4.35 |
| India Women (Probable XI) | Netherlands Women (Probable XI) |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Heather Siegers |
| Shafali Verma | Phebe Molkenboer |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Babette de Leede (C/WK) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Sterre Kalis |
| Bharti Fulmali | Robine Rijke |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) | Sanya Khurana |
| Deepti Sharma | Frederique Overdijk |
| Arundhati Reddy | Iris Zwilling |
| Shreyanka Patil | Caroline de Lange |
| Shree Charani | Silver Siegers |
| Kranti Gaud / Renuka Singh | Isabel van der Woning |
| India Women Squad | Netherlands Women Squad |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Babette de Leede (c, wk) |
| Shafali Verma | Heather Siegers |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Sterre Kalis |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Phebe Molkenboer |
| Bharti Fulmali | Robine Rijke |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Sanya Khurana |
| Deepti Sharma | Iris Zwilling |
| Arundhati Reddy | Frederique Overdijk |
| Shreyanka Patil | Caroline de Lange |
| Shree Charani | Silver Siegers |
| Kranti Gaud | Isabel van der Woning |
| Renuka Singh | Hannah Landheer |
| Radha Yadav | Heather Siegers |
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | ~156-176 runs (Women’s T20I) |
| Toss Advantage | Bat First |
| Batting First Win % | 100% in T20Is at this venue |
| Surface Nature | True bounce early, spin-friendly in middle overs |
| Pace Bowling | Early swing with the new ball |
| Spin Bowling | Grips well from overs 7 onwards |
Headingley is a well-balanced ground where both batting and bowling get something. In the early overs, pace bowlers get swing under cloudy skies. But once the ball gets old, the pitch flattens out and batters enjoy scoring freely. For spinners, the middle overs are where the magic happens – the pitch grips a bit and makes life tough for batters who are not settled. The only Women’s T20I played here saw England Women post 176 and defend it comfortably. Teams batting first have won 100% of T20Is at this ground, so the toss will matter a lot.
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 19-22°C at match time |
| Conditions | Partly cloudy, clearer by afternoon |
| Rain Risk | Low – around 0-10% chance |
| Humidity | Moderate – some early swing possible |
| Dew | Minimal – afternoon match, not a factor |
Good news for fans – the weather in Leeds looks fine for a full 20-over match. The afternoon sun keeps the ground dry, and there is very little chance of rain interrupting play.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Meetings | Very few bilateral encounters |
| IND-W Wins | Dominant – India never lost to Netherlands |
| NED-W Wins | 0 – Netherlands have not beaten India in T20Is |
| World Cup Record (IND-W) | Unbeaten vs associate/qualifier nations |
| Last Meeting Outcome | India won comfortably |
India have never lost to Netherlands in Women’s T20I cricket. The Dutch have never managed to put up a fight against top ICC member nations at World Cup level. History is fully on India’s side going into this game.
India Women: W L W L L (Last 5 matches)
Netherlands Women: L L L L W (Last 5 matches)
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| Prediction Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Match Winner Prediction | India Women – Clear favorites in every department |
| 🪙 Toss Prediction | Bat First – Batting first teams win 100% of T20Is at Headingley |
| 🏏 Key Batter (IND-W) | Smriti Mandhana – In red-hot form with 68 in the tournament opener |
| 🏏 Key Batter (NED-W) | Babette de Leede – The captain and Netherlands’ only reliable scorer |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (IND-W) | Deepti Sharma – 5 wickets at economy 2.50, the most dominant bowler in the tournament |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (NED-W) | Iris Zwilling – NED-W’s most experienced bowler, needs early wickets to stay in game |
| 🌧️ Weather | Clear – Full 20-over match expected with minimal rain risk |
| 📋 Predicted Winning Margin | India by 60+ runs or 7+ wickets |
| India Women Squad | Netherlands Women Squad |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Babette de Leede (c, wk) |
| Shafali Verma | Heather Siegers |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Sterre Kalis |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Phebe Molkenboer |
| Bharti Fulmali | Robine Rijke |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Sanya Khurana |
| Deepti Sharma | Iris Zwilling |
| Arundhati Reddy | Frederique Overdijk |
| Shreyanka Patil | Caroline de Lange |
| Shree Charani | Silver Siegers |
| Kranti Gaud | Isabel van der Woning |
| Renuka Singh | Hannah Landheer |
| Radha Yadav | Heather Siegers |
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | ~156-176 runs (Women’s T20I) |
| Toss Advantage | Bat First |
| Batting First Win % | 100% in T20Is at this venue |
| Surface Nature | True bounce early, spin-friendly in middle overs |
| Pace Bowling | Early swing with the new ball |
| Spin Bowling | Grips well from overs 7 onwards |
Headingley is a well-balanced ground where both batting and bowling get something. In the early overs, pace bowlers get swing under cloudy skies. But once the ball gets old, the pitch flattens out and batters enjoy scoring freely. For spinners, the middle overs are where the magic happens – the pitch grips a bit and makes life tough for batters who are not settled. The only Women’s T20I played here saw England Women post 176 and defend it comfortably. Teams batting first have won 100% of T20Is at this ground, so the toss will matter a lot.
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 19-22°C at match time |
| Conditions | Partly cloudy, clearer by afternoon |
| Rain Risk | Low – around 0-10% chance |
| Humidity | Moderate – some early swing possible |
| Dew | Minimal – afternoon match, not a factor |
Good news for fans – the weather in Leeds looks fine for a full 20-over match. The afternoon sun keeps the ground dry, and there is very little chance of rain interrupting play.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Meetings | Very few bilateral encounters |
| IND-W Wins | Dominant – India never lost to Netherlands |
| NED-W Wins | 0 – Netherlands have not beaten India in T20Is |
| World Cup Record (IND-W) | Unbeaten vs associate/qualifier nations |
| Last Meeting Outcome | India won comfortably |
India have never lost to Netherlands in Women’s T20I cricket. The Dutch have never managed to put up a fight against top ICC member nations at World Cup level. History is fully on India’s side going into this game.
India Women: W L W L L (Last 5 matches)
Netherlands Women: L L L L W (Last 5 matches)
| Prediction Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Match Winner Prediction | India Women – Clear favorites in every department |
| 🪙 Toss Prediction | Bat First – Batting first teams win 100% of T20Is at Headingley |
| 🏏 Key Batter (IND-W) | Smriti Mandhana – In red-hot form with 68 in the tournament opener |
| 🏏 Key Batter (NED-W) | Babette de Leede – The captain and Netherlands’ only reliable scorer |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (IND-W) | Deepti Sharma – 5 wickets at economy 2.50, the most dominant bowler in the tournament |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (NED-W) | Iris Zwilling – NED-W’s most experienced bowler, needs early wickets to stay in game |
| 🌧️ Weather | Clear – Full 20-over match expected with minimal rain risk |
| 📋 Predicted Winning Margin | India by 60+ runs or 7+ wickets |
India Women to Win Match 10 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
India have too much firepower for Netherlands to handle. Deepti Sharma’s spin in the middle overs is a complete mismatch against a Dutch batting lineup that averages a strike rate of just 107-113. Add Mandhana’s blazing form at the top and Richa Ghosh’s finishing ability, and this looks like a straightforward win. Netherlands’ only hope is to pick up early wickets and post something above 150 – but India’s batting depth makes even that scenario unlikely to matter. According to Cricbites, India look set for a dominant, confidence-boosting victory that also improves their net run rate in Group A.