Netherlands Women's Team Unveils Squad for Historic ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Netherlands Women's Team Announces Squad for T20 World Cup
Amsterdam [Netherlands], May 6: The Netherlands women's cricket team has revealed a 15-member squad for their inaugural participation in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team sees the inclusion of Rosalie Lawrence and Lara Leemhuis, marking the only changes from the squad that recently competed in the Qualifier.
Under the leadership of Babette de Leede, the Dutch team is gearing up for a significant milestone in their women's cricket journey.
This squad will also compete in a preparatory tri-series alongside the Bangladesh and Scotland women's teams ahead of the global event.
The Netherlands secured their spot in the World Cup by advancing through the Qualifier earlier this year, representing a major advancement for the team on the international stage.
Head coach Neil MacRae commented that the selected squad showcases a strong mix of youth and experience, highlighting players who have consistently excelled in recent ICC events. 'The Netherlands have chosen a World Cup squad that combines youthful talent with seasoned players, all of whom have shown remarkable performance in ICC qualifying tournaments and emerging competitions over the past year,' he stated.
Captain de Leede shared her enthusiasm about leading the team into this new chapter. 'We are incredibly excited for our first-ever appearance in the ICC T20 World Cup. This is a fantastic opportunity to compete against the world's best teams and display the talent we possess in the Netherlands,' she remarked, expressing hopes of inspiring future generations of cricketers back home.
In a challenging Group 1, the Netherlands will compete against the India women's team, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Their campaign kicks off against Bangladesh at Edgbaston on June 14.
Before the World Cup, the Dutch team will sharpen their skills in a tri-series in Scotland, featuring six round-robin matches scheduled from May 28 to June 4.
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to take place from June 12 to July 5, 2026, hosted by England and Wales. This 10th edition of the tournament will see 12 teams competing in 33 matches across seven venues.
Netherlands women's squad: Babette de Leede (captain), Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence (wk), Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis.