{"id":184792,"date":"2026-06-23T20:06:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=184792"},"modified":"2026-06-23T20:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:36:57","slug":"the-netherlands-at-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-meet-babette-de-leedes-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=184792","title":{"rendered":"The Netherlands at Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026: Meet Babette de Leede\u2019s side"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-71133367\">The Netherlands is the newest side to join the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup fold having broken through to the finals courtesy solid performances in the global qualifier.<\/p>\n<p>The side is led by wicket-keeper batter Babette de Leede and is in the middle of its maiden campaign in the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The Netherlands is the only team in this World Cup which does not have contracts of any sort with most players balancing work or study alongside cricket.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"sub_head\">PODCAST | Watch Sportstar\u2019s Matchpoint Paradox where the team dissects India\u2019s loss to South Africa and how the semifinal race is shaping up in the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup<\/h4>\n<div class=\"inline_embed article-block-item\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fmzGFaNV1Zc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/jdbmxx\/article71133409.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281463843.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/jdbmxx\/article71133409.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281463843.jpg\" alt=\"Babette de Leede played in the FairBreak tournament, an invitational tournament sanctioned by the ICC to give full member and associate nation players a platform to play league-format cricket together.\" title=\"Babette de Leede played in the FairBreak tournament, an invitational tournament sanctioned by the ICC to give full member and associate nation players a platform to play league-format cricket together.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Babette de Leede played in the FairBreak tournament, an invitational tournament sanctioned by the ICC to give full member and associate nation players a platform to play league-format cricket together.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Babette de Leede played in the FairBreak tournament, an invitational tournament sanctioned by the ICC to give full member and associate nation players a platform to play league-format cricket together.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Babette de Leede<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The leader, number three batter, and wicket-keeper for this Dutch side, Babette de Leede is something of an exception to this team as she has a professional contract to play in South Africa. She may be keeping wickets for this team but she is something of an all-rounder as well, having previously played hockey and studied econometrics before taking the plunge of playing cricket professionally. She has also previously played in the FairBreak tournament, an invitational tournament sanctioned by the ICC to give full member and associate nation players a platform to play league-format cricket together<\/p>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/3jnbnz\/article71133420.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2150425300.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/3jnbnz\/article71133420.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2150425300.jpg\" alt=\"Sterre Kalis of Netherlands poses for a photo with the Player Of The Match award after the team's victory during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2024.\" title=\"Sterre Kalis of Netherlands poses for a photo with the Player Of The Match award after the team's victory during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2024.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Sterre Kalis of Netherlands poses for a photo with the Player Of The Match award after the team&#8217;s victory during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2024.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Sterre Kalis of Netherlands poses for a photo with the Player Of The Match award after the team&#8217;s victory during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2024.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Sterre Kalis<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Netherlands will be making its debut at the T20 World Cup, and if it is to spring any upsets, Sterre Kalis will likely have a major role to play. Kalis is a top-order batter who bats at four for the Dutch team, and is a professionally contracted player, who takes on responsibility for scoring a bulk of the runs. She has a wealth of domestic experience in England. She has made 21 appearances in The Hundred to go along with her international appearances for the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"verticle article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/lo46z6\/article71133448.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2259329060.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/lo46z6\/article71133448.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2259329060.jpg\" alt=\"Sanya Khurana of Netherlands in action during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier.\" title=\"Sanya Khurana of Netherlands in action during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Sanya Khurana of Netherlands in action during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Sanya Khurana of Netherlands in action during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Sanya Khurana<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A batter who generally bats in the lower-order, Sanya Khurana\u2019s first calling appeared to be tennis. However, she picked up cricket at age 14 and has stuck with it since. She now has to balance her cricket with pursuing a degree in business from Cardiff University in the UK, but all exams and assignments will have to go on the backburner for a while as she represents her country at global cricket\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/2aygck\/article71133459.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2280890729.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/2aygck\/article71133459.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2280890729.jpg\" alt=\"Netherlands' Rosalie Lawrence (right) and team-mates line up before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Group 1 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.\" title=\"Netherlands' Rosalie Lawrence (right) and team-mates line up before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Group 1 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Netherlands&#8217; Rosalie Lawrence (right) and team-mates line up before the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup, Group 1 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Netherlands&#8217; Rosalie Lawrence (right) and team-mates line up before the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup, Group 1 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Rosalie Lawrence<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Rosalie Lawrence is among the newer faces in this Dutch side, having been called up to the Dutch only on the precipice of the T20 World Cup. A wicketkeeper-batter, Lawrence was a part of Netherlands\u2019 side for the qualifying stage of the U-19 T20 World Cup in 2025, and has just a single T20I appearance against Scotland in their tri-series with Bangladesh to her name.<\/p>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/a3dct5\/article71133468.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2280700491.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/a3dct5\/article71133468.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2280700491.jpg\" alt=\"Phebe Molkenboer of Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 warm up match.\" title=\"Phebe Molkenboer of Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 warm up match.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Phebe Molkenboer of Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 warm up match.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Phebe Molkenboer of Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 warm up match.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Phebe Molkenboer<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Phebe Molkenboer may be just 21, but she is one of the most experienced and important parts of this Dutch side. No match sums this up quite like the match against USA which sealed Netherlands\u2019 qualification for the World Cup, where she batted at the top of the order and played an unbeaten hand of 46 not out to see her side to a strong position before rain intervened to confirm its spot in the tournament.<\/p>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/j6ap89\/article71133478.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2247726890.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/j6ap89\/article71133478.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2247726890.jpg\" alt=\"Myrthe van den Raad of the Netherlands during the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match.\" title=\"Myrthe van den Raad of the Netherlands during the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Myrthe van den Raad of the Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Myrthe van den Raad of the Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Myrthe van den Raad<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At 20 years of age, Myrthe van den Raad is one of the younger members of this Netherlands squad, but since making her debut, she has found herself a firm part of this team. A batter who can bat through the order and bowl some occasional right-arm seam, she has also shown herself capable of producing moments of excellence in the field during her time in orange.<\/p>\n<div class=\"verticle article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/808jp6\/article71133497.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2282066031.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/808jp6\/article71133497.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2282066031.jpg\" alt=\"Frederique Overdijk of Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Netherlands at Headingley in 2026\" title=\"Frederique Overdijk of Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Netherlands at Headingley in 2026\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Frederique Overdijk of Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Netherlands at Headingley in 2026<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Frederique Overdijk of Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Netherlands at Headingley in 2026<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Frederique Overdijk<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Only a handful of cricketers in the history of the World Cup can lay claim to holding a Guinness World Record, but Frederique Overdijk is one of them. The 25-year-old all-rounder is the first cricketer to take seven wickets in a T20I, having done so against France in 2021 in a spell of four overs that did not go for a single run. Netherlands will rely on her newly-developed spin bowling and batting in this tournament as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-picture left-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/59cny0\/article71133646.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2249110755.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/59cny0\/article71133646.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2249110755.jpg\" alt=\"Robine Rijke of the Netherlands celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Esther Iloku of Uganda for 3 runs during the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match between Netherlands and Uganda.\" title=\"Robine Rijke of the Netherlands celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Esther Iloku of Uganda for 3 runs during the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match between Netherlands and Uganda.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Robine Rijke of the Netherlands celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Esther Iloku of Uganda for 3 runs during the ICC Women&#8217;s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match between Netherlands and Uganda.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Robine Rijke of the Netherlands celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Esther Iloku of Uganda for 3 runs during the ICC Women&#8217;s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 match between Netherlands and Uganda.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Robine Rijk<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Robine Rijk is a player who lends this Dutch side crucial balance with her ability to bowl medium-pace and bat through the middle. The 27-year-old\u2019s career was beset by a suspension for an illegal bowling action early on, but she has since gone on to prove herself a crucial member of this side, a role which she balances with being a Strategic Advisor for the Dutch Gambling Authority.<\/p>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/yzpxid\/article71133541.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281923507.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/yzpxid\/article71133541.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281923507.jpg\" alt=\"Heather Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.\" title=\"Heather Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Heather Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup match at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Heather Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup match at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Heather Siegers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A veteran of Dutch cricket, Heather Siegers was the fourth Dutch cricket (men\u2019s or women\u2019s) to score a T20I century in 2025, but months later, she decided to call time on her cricketing career in order to focus on her career. However, a call from her sister Silver turned things around, and she rejoined the squad for the Qualifiers. A veteran of Dutch cricket, she will now have the chance to represent her country at the T20 World Cup, a remarkable turnaround for someone who thought they were done with the game.<\/p>\n<div class=\" article-picture center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/phtrus\/article71133556.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2282471642.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/phtrus\/article71133556.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2282471642.jpg\" alt=\"Iris Zwilling of Netherlands celebrates after taking the wicket of Sophie Molineux of Australia during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A match between Australia and Netherlands.\" title=\"Iris Zwilling of Netherlands celebrates after taking the wicket of Sophie Molineux of Australia during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A match between Australia and Netherlands.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Iris Zwilling of Netherlands celebrates after taking the wicket of Sophie Molineux of Australia during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Group A match between Australia and Netherlands.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Iris Zwilling of Netherlands celebrates after taking the wicket of Sophie Molineux of Australia during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Group A match between Australia and Netherlands.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Iris Zwilling<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Iris Zwilling is perhaps one of the bridges between the senior and youthful generations of this Dutch side. The 25-year-old all-rounder has established herself as a crucial part of this side with both bat and ball, and was a vital part of its qualification campaign. She has also spent time abroad training in Australia, all experience she will be looking to put to use during this T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-picture left-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/im0c3f\/article71133571.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2280144445.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/im0c3f\/article71133571.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2280144445.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline de Lange of Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 Warm up match.\" title=\"Caroline de Lange of Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 Warm up match.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Caroline de Lange of Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 Warm up match.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Caroline de Lange of Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup England &amp; Wales 2026 Warm up match.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Caroline de Lange<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Caroline de Lange\u2019s story is one that has caught headlines ahead of the tournament. The 27-year-old graduated from medical school last year, and has left her job in a hospital to send down her leg-breaks for the Netherlands at this World Cup. Indeed, she has lined up a job in a nursing home after the World Cup as she looks to balance the two, but for the next month her focus will be springing a surprise with the Dutch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-picture left-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/2ztzum\/article71133582.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2258610622.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/2ztzum\/article71133582.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2258610622.jpg\" alt=\"Hannah Landheer of Netherlands celebrates after dismissing Tara Norris of United States during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026.\" title=\"Hannah Landheer of Netherlands celebrates after dismissing Tara Norris of United States during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Hannah Landheer of Netherlands celebrates after dismissing Tara Norris of United States during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Hannah Landheer of Netherlands celebrates after dismissing Tara Norris of United States during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Hannah Landheer<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hannah Landheer first represented the Netherlands in 2019, making her debut against Scotland, and has since become a regular feature in the Dutch seam attack. She was an integral part of its qualification campaign, taking seven wickets at an average of 11.71, and she will be keen to make an impression on the biggest stage though team combination may mean that she misses out on the first-choice team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-picture left-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/utj7az\/article71133590.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281494628.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/utj7az\/article71133590.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281494628.jpg\" alt=\"Lara Leemhuis of Netherlands arrives at the stadium prior to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Netherlands at Edgbaston.\" title=\"Lara Leemhuis of Netherlands arrives at the stadium prior to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Netherlands at Edgbaston.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Lara Leemhuis of Netherlands arrives at the stadium prior to the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Netherlands at Edgbaston.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Lara Leemhuis of Netherlands arrives at the stadium prior to the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Netherlands at Edgbaston.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Lara Leemhuis<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At just 17 years of age, Lara Leemhuis is not just the youngest player in this Netherlands squad, but the youngest player at the entire T20 World Cup, narrowly pipping Gabriela Fontenla of Scotland. She has played just two T20Is, one against Namibia and one against Germany, but she is one to watch for the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-picture left-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/wgbncm\/article71133597.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281462660.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/wgbncm\/article71133597.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2281462660.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group 1 match between India and the Netherlands at Headingley Cricket Ground in 2026.\" title=\"Silver Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group 1 match between India and the Netherlands at Headingley Cricket Ground in 2026.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Silver Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Group 1 match between India and the Netherlands at Headingley Cricket Ground in 2026.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Silver Siegers of the Netherlands during the ICC Women&#8217;s T20 World Cup Group 1 match between India and the Netherlands at Headingley Cricket Ground in 2026.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Silver Siegers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A leg-spinner who operates in the first six overs of a T20I is something of an anomaly, but in Silver Siegers, Netherlands has just that. The younger sister of Heather, Siegers has something of an unusual action, delivering the ball from beyond the perpendicular, but it has proved mighty effective. She is also pursuing a degree in International Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-picture left-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/wo6mvl\/article71133616.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2257518369.jpg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ss-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/wo6mvl\/article71133616.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/GettyImages-2257518369.jpg\" alt=\"Isabel Van Der Woning of Netherlands  with the Player of the Match award following the team's victory during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Nepal and Netherlands.\" title=\"Isabel Van Der Woning of Netherlands  with the Player of the Match award following the team's victory during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Nepal and Netherlands.\" class=\" lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pic-caption\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption align-text-bottom\">\n<p> Isabel Van Der Woning of Netherlands  with the Player of the Match award following the team&#8217;s victory during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Nepal and Netherlands.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                            <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caption-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assetsss.thehindu.com\/theme\/images\/SSRX\/lightbox-info.svg\" alt=\"lightbox-info\"\/><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"caption\">\n<p>                            Isabel Van Der Woning of Netherlands  with the Player of the Match award following the team&#8217;s victory during the ICC Women\u00b4s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Nepal and Netherlands.<br \/>\n                                                            | Photo Credit:<br \/>\n                                Getty Images\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Isabel van der Woning<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Isabel van der Woning was a crucial part of Netherlands\u2019 run to qualify for the T20 World Cup, finishing as its top wicket-taker in qualifying with nine wickets. A seamer who bowls with speed, van der Woning is another member of this squad balancing her studies with professional, and though she had an injury scare during the team\u2019s warm-up match against Sri Lanka, she is fit and will be keen to make an impression in the tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Jun 23, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/womens-cricket\/netherlands-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-debut-playing-eleven-player-bios-captain-babette-de-leede-player\/article71133367.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Netherlands is the newest side to join the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup fold having broken through to the finals courtesy solid performances in the global qualifier. The side is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":184793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2257501503.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":181926,"url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=181926","url_meta":{"origin":184792,"position":0},"title":"India vs Netherlands LIVE streaming info, Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026: When, where to watch IND-W vs NED-W?","author":"Ajay Kumar Verma","date":"June 18, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"India is set to take on the Netherlands in both sides\u2019 second Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 Group-A match on Wednesday. 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