BAN-W vs NED-W, Edinburgh, June 4, 2026- Bangladesh Women Defeat Netherlands Women by 13 Runs in Thrilling 8-Over Contest at Edinburgh

Dilara Akter Powers Bangladesh to 98

Bangladesh got off to a flying start thanks to an explosive innings from opener Dilara Akter, who smashed 51 runs from just 26 deliveries. Her knock included eight boundaries and two sixes and laid the foundation for a huge total in the shortened format.

Juairiya Ferdous added valuable support with a quick-fire 13 off 8 balls before being dismissed by Myrthe van den Raad. Captain Nigar Sultana entertained with a rapid 9 from only four deliveries, while Sobhana Mostary remained unbeaten on 11.

Bangladesh finished strongly at 98/3 from their allotted eight overs, scoring at an impressive run rate of 12.25.

Bangladesh Women Innings Highlights
Dilara Akter – 51 (26)
Juairiya Ferdous – 13 (8)
Sobhana Mostary – 11* (9)
Nigar Sultana – 9 (4)
Total: 98/3 in 8 overs
Dutch Batters Fight Back

Chasing 99 for victory, Netherlands Women started aggressively. Captain Babette de Leede played a blistering innings of 30 from just 14 balls, striking five boundaries.

Heather Siegers contributed 21 runs, while Robine Rijke added a quick 21 off 12 deliveries to keep the chase alive. The Dutch side looked well placed at one stage, but Bangladesh struck crucial wickets during the final overs.

A run-out of Frederique Overdijk followed by quick dismissals of Robine Rijke and Phebe Molkenboer shifted momentum decisively in Bangladesh's favor.

Netherlands Women eventually finished on 85/5 from their eight overs, falling 13 runs short of the target.

Netherlands Women Innings Highlights
Babette de Leede – 30 (14)
Heather Siegers – 21 (15)
Robine Rijke – 21 (12)
Total: 85/5 in 8 overs
Bangladesh Bowlers Deliver Under Pressure

Bangladesh's bowlers faced a strong counterattack from the Netherlands batters but managed to maintain control when it mattered most.

Fariha Trisna claimed two important wickets, dismissing both Heather Siegers and Babette de Leede. Ritu Moni then produced a match-winning spell, taking two wickets for just 11 runs in her two overs and helping Bangladesh close out the game.

Best Bowling Figures
Ritu Moni – 2/11 (2 overs)
Fariha Trisna – 2/20 (2 overs)
Player of the Match

Dilara Akter was the standout performer of the match. Her explosive half-century at a strike rate of nearly 200 proved to be the difference between the two teams in the high-scoring contest.

Match Summary
Team Score
Bangladesh Women 98/3 (8 Overs)
Netherlands Women 85/5 (8 Overs)

Result: Bangladesh Women won by 13 runs.

Conclusion

Bangladesh Women continued their impressive form in the SCOT Tri-Nation Women's Series with a hard-fought victory over Netherlands Women. Dilara Akter's brilliant half-century and the disciplined bowling efforts of Ritu Moni and Fariha Trisna ensured Bangladesh defended their total successfully.

Despite a spirited chase led by Babette de Leede and Robine Rijke, Netherlands Women were unable to overcome the challenging target in the shortened eight-over encounter.