Bangladesh vs Netherlands Women's T20 World Cup match today: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, weather update

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 continues at Edgbaston, Birmingham, as Bangladesh Women face tournament debutants Netherlands Women in Match 5 of Group 1. This Group A contest carries special significance for the Netherlands, who are making their maiden appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Having earned qualification through an impressive regional campaign, the Dutch side now has the opportunity to showcase its progress on the global stage.Bangladesh will feature in their seventh straight T20 World Cup, though they won just one game out of four in the 2024 edition. Nigar Sultana's side enters the tournament as favourites, anchored by a formidable spin attack. In the recent tri-series in Scotland, Netherlands beat Bangladesh by eight runs before Bangladesh avenged the loss with a 13-run win over the Dutch.

Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women today Women's T20 World Cup match: Pitch report

The average first innings score at this venue in the last three Women's T20Is was 158, with two out of three games seeing the chasing side come out on top. Any score above 180 would be a tough ask for the chasing side. Edgbaston traditionally offers assistance to seam bowlers in the early stages, especially in overcast conditions, before spinners come into play in the middle overs.

Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women head-to-head

Matches Played: 5Bangladesh Women Won: 4Netherlands Women Won: 1No Result: 0

Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women predicted playing XI

Bangladesh Women Probable XI: Dilara Akter (wk), Juairiya Ferdous, Fahima Khatun, Nigar Sultana (c), Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter MeghlaNetherlands Women Probable XI: Heather Siegers, Babette de Leede (c & wk), Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Sterre Kalis, Sanya Khurana, Myrthe van den Raad, Silver Siegers, Isabel van der Woning, Heather Siegers

Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women toss timing

The Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 14, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The contest will start at 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM local time. The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.

Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women : Birmingham weather update

Conditions in Birmingham on Sunday are expected to be largely favourable for play. Current weather shows mostly cloudy skies with a high of around 65°F (18°C), and the precipitation chance stands at just 10%, meaning a full match is very much on the cards.

Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women Live Streaming details:

The Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women Group A clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports(TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotsar.