Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Netherlands Prepares for T20 World Cup Qualifier
The Netherlands Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which will be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1, 2026.
Babette de Leede will lead the team.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and those who performed well recently.
The team is confident after finishing third in a tournament in Thailand.
The Global Qualifier includes teams from various countries, and the top four teams will qualify for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
Eight teams have already qualified for the World Cup, and the remaining spots will be decided through this tournament.
The matches will be played across two venues in Kathmandu, and warm-up matches are scheduled for January 14 to allow teams to prepare.
Netherlands announces 15-member squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal.
Babette de Leede named captain, with Neil MacRae as head coach.
Team confident after third-place finish in ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 in Thailand.
Global Qualifier features teams from 10 countries, with top four advancing to the 2026 World Cup.
2026 Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in England and Wales, featuring 12 teams.
- Who
- Netherlands women's cricket team
- What
- Announcement of squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier
- When
- January 18 to February 1, 2026
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- To qualify for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales
Netherlands
Other Teams
Team Preparation
Netherlands
Netherlands has a mix of experienced players and recent performers, with confidence from their third-place finish in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025.
Other Teams
Other teams are also preparing with warm-up matches and strategic planning to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
- Event
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier
- Location
- Nepal
- Dates
- January 18 to February 1, 2026
- Team Captain
- Babette de Leede
- Head Coach
- Neil MacRae
- Recent Achievement
- Third place in ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025
- Teams Competing
- Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, USA, Zimbabwe
- World Cup Hosts
- England and Wales
- World Cup Dates
- June 12 to July 5, 2026
- Venues
- Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Mulpani Cricket Ground (Upper and Lower)
- Warm-up Matches
- January 14, 2026
Sources
Babette de Leede to lead Netherlands squad for Women's T20 WC Global Qualifier
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier Fixtures Officially Unveiled By ICC; Kathmandu To Host Matches
Nepal set to host high-stakes Women’s T20 World Cup global qualifier
