Bangladesh Women’s cricket team ended their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifying campaign with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands in Upper Mulpani, Nepal. The team, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, chased down the 103-run target with 20 balls to spare, finishing unbeaten in all seven matches of the qualifiers. Joty scored an unbeaten 50 off 44 balls, while Sobhana Mostary added 33 not out. Nahida Akter was named Player of the Match for her three wickets for 10 runs.

Batting first after winning the toss, the Netherlands lost five wickets for just 23 runs under pressure from Bangladesh’s bowlers. Robin Rijke and Sania Khurana steadied the innings with a 78-run sixth-wicket stand, taking the total to 102 for six. Khurana remained unbeaten on 43, while Rijke scored 39. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling and confident batting ensured a perfect record in the qualifiers.

With this win, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Ireland have secured their spots in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in England in June.