Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Match 5, BAN W vs NED W Match Prediction | Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women?
On June 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Bangladesh Women (BAN W) and Netherlands Women (NED W) will square off in Match No. 5 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as both teams start their Group A campaigns.
Under Nigar Sultana’s direction, Bangladesh Women will try to get off to a good start in the competition. With important players like Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, and Marufa Akter, the Tigers have a well-rounded team that combines youth and experience.
In the meanwhile, the Netherlands Women will want to continue their ascent in international cricket and have an influence on the world stage. Sterre Kalis, Heather Siegers, Robine Rijke, and Frederique Overdijk are among the gifted players on the Dutch team, which is captained by wicketkeeper-batter Babette de Leede.
Fans can anticipate a highly contested match at Edgbaston, where a solid start might be essential in the quest for the semi-final spots from Group A, as both countries are keen to start their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on a positive note.
BAN W vs NED W: Match Details
| Match | Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women, Match 5, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, June 14, 2026, 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Edgbaston, Birmingham: Pitch Report
The Edgbaston surface is expected to provide an even battle between bat and ball. Batters who settle in and spend time at the crease can make the most of the conditions and score freely. However, the pitch is likely to slow down as the game progresses, making stroke play more challenging in the later stages.
Bowlers, meanwhile, should find assistance throughout the match. Spinners are expected to get turn and grip, particularly during the middle overs, while fast bowlers can reap rewards by consistently hitting the right areas and maintaining disciplined line and length.
BAN W vs NED W: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 05 |
| Won by BAN W | 04 |
| Won by NED W | 01 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
| First-Ever Fixture | July 08, 2018 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | June 04, 2026 |
BAN W vs NED W: Predicted Playing XIs
Bangladesh Women:
Dilara Akter (wk), Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, and Fariha Trisna
Netherlands Women:
Phebe Molkenboer, Heather Siegers, Sterre Kalis, Babette de Leede (wk/c), Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Frederique Overdijk, Caroline de Lange, Iris Zwilling, Silver Siegers, and Myrthe van den Raad
