India Women (IND-W) face Netherlands Women (NED-W) in Match 10 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Headingley, Leeds, England, starting at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local).
India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs in their opener, while the Netherlands lost to Bangladesh on debut. This is the first-ever T20I meeting between these two nations.
For your Dream11 team, Deepti Sharma is the safest captain pick after her devastating 5/10 vs Pakistan (best figures in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 so far), while Smriti Mandhana (68 runs in the opener at SR 141.67) works perfectly as vice-captain on Headingley’s batting-friendly surface.
IND-W vs NED-W Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IND-W vs NED-W, Match 10, Group 1 |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local) |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds, England |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar (India); ICC.tv (global) |
| India Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Netherlands Captain | Babette de Leede |
| Head-to-Head | First-ever T20I meeting |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for IND-W vs NED-W
IND-W vs NED-W Match 10 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 21°C (pleasant English summer afternoon) |
| Match-Time Temp | 18-20°C |
| Humidity | 55-70% |
| Wind Speed | 12-18 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 20% (mostly clear; slight chance of passing showers) |
| Sky Condition | Cloudy with bright spells |
| Dew Factor | None (afternoon match in England) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low (reserve day available if needed) |
Pitch Report for Headingley, Leeds
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly with early seam movement (flat, bouncy surface) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (WT20 WC 2026) | 150-170 runs (England posted 176 vs Pakistan here in 2024) |
| Boundary Length | Standard; fast outfield rewards stroke-play |
| 150+ Totals | Expected; India posted 170/6 vs Pakistan in their opener |
| Toss Decision | Bat first preferred (teams batting first won 2 of 3 at this World Cup) |
| Pace Assist | Seam movement early with new ball; conditions assist English-style bowling |
| Spin Assist | Spinners find advantage as surface wears down in 2nd innings |
| Dew Effect | None; afternoon match in English summer |
Injury Updates
- India Demolished Pakistan: Won by 64 runs in their opener. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 (SR 141.67), Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh contributed key middle-order runs to reach 170/6. Then Deepti Sharma produced a devastating 5/10 spell to bowl Pakistan out for 106.
- Netherlands Lost on Debut: Scored 139/8 vs Bangladesh (Babette de Leede hit a fighting half-century, Caroline de Lange took 2 wickets) but couldn’t defend it, losing by 6 wickets. Despite the loss, the Dutch showed enough character to suggest they won’t roll over against India.
- Historic First Meeting: This is the first-ever T20I between India and the Netherlands in women’s cricket. Their last meeting in any format was in an ODI way back in 2000, making this a 26-year gap between international encounters.
- India’s Bowling Concern: While Deepti was brilliant, India’s powerplay bowling lacked discipline vs Pakistan (39/0 in 6 overs). If the Netherlands get a strong start, India’s middle-overs spinners will need to pull things back.
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Key Players to Watch in IND-W vs NED-W
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | IND | All-rounder | 5/10 vs Pakistan (best figures in WT20 WC 2026 so far). India’s most valuable player with both bat and ball. Her off-spin on Headingley’s wearing surface could be devastating in the 2nd innings. |
| Smriti Mandhana | IND | Batter | 68 runs at SR 141.67 vs Pakistan. India’s most elegant stroke-maker who thrives on English surfaces. Her timing and ability to play through the line makes her lethal on Headingley’s true bounce. |
| Babette de Leede | NED | WK-Batter | Netherlands captain who scored a fighting half-century vs Bangladesh on debut. The team’s best batter and an effective medium-pacer. If anyone can produce an upset, it’s de Leede. |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | IND | Batter | India captain with massive T20 World Cup experience. Her 171* vs Australia in the 2017 ODI World Cup remains the greatest innings in women’s cricket. Provides middle-order firepower. |
| Hannah Siegers | NED | All-rounder | Netherlands’ most effective all-rounder. Her seam bowling at Headingley’s pace-friendly conditions could trouble India’s top order. Also contributes handy lower-order runs. |
| Richa Ghosh | IND | WK-Batter | India’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter who contributed key runs vs Pakistan. Her clean hitting against spin and ability to accelerate in death overs makes her a high-ceiling Dream11 pick. |
