How did Match 10 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between India Women and Netherlands Women?

India Women registered a dominant 95-run victory over Netherlands Women in Match No. 10 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cupon June 17 at Headingley.

Batting first, India Women posted an imposing 209/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma led the charge with impressive half-centuries, putting the Netherlands bowlers under sustained pressure. For Netherlands Women, Caroline de Lange was the most successful bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 32 runs.

In response, Netherlands Women were bowled out for 114 in 17.3 overs. Babette de Leede was the top scorer for her side with 28 runs, but the chase never gained momentum. India's bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with Shree Charani starring with four wickets. Shafali Verma contributed with three wickets, while Nandini Sharma picked up two.

Top batting performance of the match - Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana was the standout batting performer of the match, playing a brilliant innings of 74 runs from 47 deliveries. Her knock featured 11 boundaries and one six, and she scored at an impressive strike rate of 157.45. The left-hander laid a strong foundation for India's massive total by stitching together a commanding 115-run opening partnership with Shafali Verma. The pair added the runs in just 70 balls, putting Netherlands Women on the back foot from the outset.

Top bowling performance of the match - Shree Charani

Shree Charani emerged as the top bowling performer of the match with an outstanding spell of 4/19 in her four overs. Charani struck at regular intervals and finished with four key wickets, dismissing Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, and Myrthe van den Raad.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Smriti Mandhana registered her 6th score of 50+ in Women's T20 World Cup history, achieving the feat in just 27 innings. She is now joint fourth on the all-time list.
• Mandhana became the first-ever batter (men's and women's T20Is combined) to complete 600 fours in T20 International cricket.
• With her knock of 74 off 47 balls, Mandhana extended her record for the most fours in T20Is (men and women combined), taking her tally to 604 boundaries.
• Mandhana's 74 (47) against Netherlands Women is now the third-highest score of her Women's T20 World Cup career.
• 209/5 vs Netherlands Women at Leeds (2026) is now the highest total ever recorded by India Women in Women's T20 World Cup history.

Who won the Player of the Match award? Smriti Mandhana (Photo Source: BCCI Women)

Smriti Mandhana was named Player of the Match for her outstanding batting performance against Netherlands Women. The left-handed opener played a superb innings of 74 runs off 47 balls, striking 11 fours and one six at a strike rate of 157.45.

When is the next match?

India Women’s next match is against the South Africa Women on Sunday, June 21 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Meanwhile, Netherlands Women will be in action on the same day as they face Australia Women at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.