114/10 (17.3)
CR : 6.51
209/5 (20.0)
CR : 10.45
India Women won by 95 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Smriti Mandhana
74(47)
Smriti Mandhana (Player of the Match): (On the conditions and the wicket) "I think it was a good batting wicket, for sure. Whenever we've come to Leeds, I've played a few matches here for The Hundred, but it's always a good batting wicket and a quick outfield. Again, the Netherlands did a really good job today.
(On facing the Netherlands for the first time at this level) Of course, it was unknown territory for all of us. We've not seen a lot of them, so we had to go through a lot of videos in terms of how they bowl and how we'll be approaching the game. One thing we always pride ourselves on is that we don't take any team in a way where it's their first time or anything. I just thought they put up a really good fight and fielded really well. For us, it was just about focusing and doing our job for the team.
(On her form in the tournament) Again, I wouldn't say I was middling the ball the way I would still. It's still a work in progress. I'm really happy with the way Shafali batted today. We had a good partnership, and it was good to have her back among the runs. Again, Shree bowled extremely well.
(On her approach going forward in the tournament) For me, it's just about doing the right things, waking up every day, doing the right things, and seeing how the match goes."
(On facing the Netherlands for the first time at this level) Of course, it was unknown territory for all of us. We've not seen a lot of them, so we had to go through a lot of videos in terms of how they bowl and how we'll be approaching the game. One thing we always pride ourselves on is that we don't take any team in a way where it's their first time or anything. I just thought they put up a really good fight and fielded really well. For us, it was just about focusing and doing our job for the team.
(On her form in the tournament) Again, I wouldn't say I was middling the ball the way I would still. It's still a work in progress. I'm really happy with the way Shafali batted today. We had a good partnership, and it was good to have her back among the runs. Again, Shree bowled extremely well.
(On her approach going forward in the tournament) For me, it's just about doing the right things, waking up every day, doing the right things, and seeing how the match goes."
Most Player of the Match Awards for India in WT20Is:
12 – Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj
10 – Smriti Mandhana*
9 – Deepti Sharma
12 – Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj
10 – Smriti Mandhana*
9 – Deepti Sharma
Best Bowling Figures for an Indian Spinner in Women’s T20 WCs:
5/10 – Deepti Sharma vs Pakistan, Birmingham, 2026
5/16 – Priyanka Roy vs Pakistan, Taunton, 2009
4/12 – Diana David vs Sri Lanka, Basseterre, 2010
4/19 – Poonam Yadav vs Australia, Sydney, 2020
4/19 – Shree Charani vs Netherlands, Leeds, 2026, Today*
5/10 – Deepti Sharma vs Pakistan, Birmingham, 2026
5/16 – Priyanka Roy vs Pakistan, Taunton, 2009
4/12 – Diana David vs Sri Lanka, Basseterre, 2010
4/19 – Poonam Yadav vs Australia, Sydney, 2020
4/19 – Shree Charani vs Netherlands, Leeds, 2026, Today*
Biggest Win for India in WT20Is (By Runs):
142 vs Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2018
104 vs UAE, Sylhet, 2022
100 vs Barbados, Birmingham, 2022
97 vs England, Nottingham, 2025
95 vs Netherlands, Leeds, 2026, Today*
142 vs Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2018
104 vs UAE, Sylhet, 2022
100 vs Barbados, Birmingham, 2022
97 vs England, Nottingham, 2025
95 vs Netherlands, Leeds, 2026, Today*
Most International Wickets in Women’s Cricket:
355 - Jhulan Goswami (India)
355* - Deepti Sharma (India)*
335 - Katherine Sciver-Brunt (England)
334 - Ellyse Perry (Australia)
330 - Sophie Ecclestone (England)
355 - Jhulan Goswami (India)
355* - Deepti Sharma (India)*
335 - Katherine Sciver-Brunt (England)
334 - Ellyse Perry (Australia)
330 - Sophie Ecclestone (England)
Players to Score 50+ Runs & 3+ Wickets in Women’s T20 WC Match:
62 runs & 3/16 – Hayley Matthews (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka, Gros Islet, 2018
61* runs & 3/15 – Sune Luus (South Africa) vs Thailand, Canberra, 2020
55 runs & 3/20 – Shafali Verma (India) vs Netherlands, Leeds, 2026, Today*
62 runs & 3/16 – Hayley Matthews (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka, Gros Islet, 2018
61* runs & 3/15 – Sune Luus (South Africa) vs Thailand, Canberra, 2020
55 runs & 3/20 – Shafali Verma (India) vs Netherlands, Leeds, 2026, Today*
Youngest Indian Bowler to Take a Four-Wicket Haul in Women’s T20 WCs:
19y 314d – Radha Yadav vs Sri Lanka Women, Melbourne, 2020 (4/23)
21y 103d – Priyanka Roy vs Pakistan Women, Taunton, 2009 (5/16)
21y 317d – Shree Charani vs Netherlands Women, Leeds, 2026 (4/19), Today*
25y 65d – Diana David vs New Zealand Women, Basseterre, 2010 (4/27)
19y 314d – Radha Yadav vs Sri Lanka Women, Melbourne, 2020 (4/23)
21y 103d – Priyanka Roy vs Pakistan Women, Taunton, 2009 (5/16)
21y 317d – Shree Charani vs Netherlands Women, Leeds, 2026 (4/19), Today*
25y 65d – Diana David vs New Zealand Women, Basseterre, 2010 (4/27)
Babette de Leede (Netherlands Women Captain): "[Thoughts on their bowling effort] I think India batted really well. Especially upfront. We had good comeback with the ball. I think they were 100 after 10 overs. Restricting them to 210 was good. I thought we weren't good in the field.
[Areas to improve] Fielding can be little bit better, especially catching as you said. We bowled too many extras. We can improve in those areas before the next game.
[On Caroline de Lange's bowling] She had some great breakthroughs in the first game. I'm pleased to see that.
[On their batting effort] I think we never really got going. We lost too many wickets like in the first game. I think India bowled well and smart. I think we can learn from that.
[On the experience of playing against India] I think it's very special to play against India. Top team in the world. To play with friends and family in the stands, it is really special. Truly memorable."
[Areas to improve] Fielding can be little bit better, especially catching as you said. We bowled too many extras. We can improve in those areas before the next game.
[On Caroline de Lange's bowling] She had some great breakthroughs in the first game. I'm pleased to see that.
[On their batting effort] I think we never really got going. We lost too many wickets like in the first game. I think India bowled well and smart. I think we can learn from that.
[On the experience of playing against India] I think it's very special to play against India. Top team in the world. To play with friends and family in the stands, it is really special. Truly memorable."
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain): (On India's performance and going top of the table) "Yeah, I think we were really good with the bat. It wasn't that easy a wicket, but I think the way Smriti and Shafali batted, they gave us a very good platform. So I think credit goes to them, the way they both batted today.
(On Shafali Verma's development with the ball) I think she's someone who is really keen to bowl, and she's always ready whenever we need it. I think it's a great opportunity for her to keep bowling and keep giving us breakthroughs. Hopefully, in the future, she'll become a great all-rounder.
(On Shreyanka Patil's injury status) Right now, I don't have a clear update, but I think our medical team will be clear on her status and how she is feeling right now.
(On where India stand ahead of games against South Africa and Australia) I think we are in a very good situation. Whatever we wanted to achieve in these two games, we have done that. Hopefully, going forward, we'll play our best cricket.
(On the contribution of the seam-bowling options) Yes, I think Kranti is someone who is always bowling for us, and Nandani is someone who has got a very good experience from the WPL. She is using her experience there, and it's good to see that she is giving us those breakthroughs in the Powerplay."
(On Shafali Verma's development with the ball) I think she's someone who is really keen to bowl, and she's always ready whenever we need it. I think it's a great opportunity for her to keep bowling and keep giving us breakthroughs. Hopefully, in the future, she'll become a great all-rounder.
(On Shreyanka Patil's injury status) Right now, I don't have a clear update, but I think our medical team will be clear on her status and how she is feeling right now.
(On where India stand ahead of games against South Africa and Australia) I think we are in a very good situation. Whatever we wanted to achieve in these two games, we have done that. Hopefully, going forward, we'll play our best cricket.
(On the contribution of the seam-bowling options) Yes, I think Kranti is someone who is always bowling for us, and Nandani is someone who has got a very good experience from the WPL. She is using her experience there, and it's good to see that she is giving us those breakthroughs in the Powerplay."
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