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IND-W vs NED-W Match Prediction – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details

By Harshil Raval | Tue Jun 16 2026
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IND-W vs NED-W Match Prediction – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details
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Match Details

  • Match: IND-W vs NED-W · Match 10, Group A
  • Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England
  • Start Time (IST): 7:00 PM IST
  • Start Time (Local): 2:30 PM BST
  • Toss: 2:00 PM BST (30 minutes before)
  • Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Group A Standings

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

IND-W vs NED-W Playing XI (Probable)

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

IND-W vs NED-W Full Squads

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

Headingley Pitch Report – Leeds, England

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Weather Report – Leeds, June 17

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Head-to-Head Record

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Key Players

India Women – Players to Watch

  • Smriti Mandhana – Already has 68 runs in this tournament at a strike rate of 154.55. She is India’s most in-form batter and a nightmare for any bowling attack.
  • Deepti Sharma – The tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 5 wickets at an economy of just 2.50. She was absolutely unplayable against Pakistan, taking 5/10. She will be the key bowler again.
  • Richa Ghosh – Scored a blazing 34 off just 17 balls against Pakistan. She gives India serious finishing power and can change a game in just a few overs.

Netherlands Women – Players to Watch

  • Babette de Leede – The Dutch captain and their best batter. She scored 50 off 45 balls against Bangladesh and is the only NED-W player who can take the game deep against top teams.
  • Iris Zwilling – A milestone bowler who became the first Netherlands cricketer to take 100 T20I wickets. She was economical against Bangladesh and will look to take early wickets here.

IND-W vs NED-W Recent Form

India Women: W L W L L (Last 5 matches)

  • Beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs in their World Cup opener
  • Posted 170/6 and restricted Pakistan to 106

Netherlands Women: L L L L W (Last 5 matches)

  • Lost to Bangladesh Women by 6 wickets in their opener
  • Posted 139/8 but Bangladesh chased it in 19.1 overs

Related Post: ENG-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details

IND-W vs NED-W Match Prediction – Cricbites

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

IND-W vs NED-W Full Squads

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

Headingley Pitch Report – Leeds, England

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Weather Report – Leeds, June 17

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Head-to-Head Record

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.

IND-W vs NED-W Key Players

India Women – Players to Watch

  • Smriti Mandhana – Already has 68 runs in this tournament at a strike rate of 154.55. She is India’s most in-form batter and a nightmare for any bowling attack.
  • Deepti Sharma – The tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 5 wickets at an economy of just 2.50. She was absolutely unplayable against Pakistan, taking 5/10. She will be the key bowler again.
  • Richa Ghosh – Scored a blazing 34 off just 17 balls against Pakistan. She gives India serious finishing power and can change a game in just a few overs.

Netherlands Women – Players to Watch

  • Babette de Leede – The Dutch captain and their best batter. She scored 50 off 45 balls against Bangladesh and is the only NED-W player who can take the game deep against top teams.
  • Iris Zwilling – A milestone bowler who became the first Netherlands cricketer to take 100 T20I wickets. She was economical against Bangladesh and will look to take early wickets here.

IND-W vs NED-W Recent Form

India Women: W L W L L (Last 5 matches)

  • Beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs in their World Cup opener
  • Posted 170/6 and restricted Pakistan to 106

Netherlands Women: L L L L W (Last 5 matches)

  • Lost to Bangladesh Women by 6 wickets in their opener
  • Posted 139/8 but Bangladesh chased it in 19.1 overs

IND-W vs NED-W Match Prediction – Cricbites

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

Cricbites Match Winner Prediction

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.

Read More: AUS-W vs BAN-W Match Prediction – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details

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