Kathmandu, Jan 28 (NationPress) Bangladesh and the Netherlands have clinched their places for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England after triumphs in the Super Six stage of the Qualifiers, with Scotland also achieving a significant win against Ireland.

Bangladesh has been competing in the Women’s T20 World Cup since 2014, marking the first time the Netherlands has advanced to the main event. The Netherlands secured their spot by defeating the USA by 21 runs using the DLS method, while Bangladesh celebrated their seventh consecutive appearance with a 39-run victory over Thailand.

Scotland, led by a remarkable performance from Kathryn Bryce, overcame Ireland by the same margin. At the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the USA, after winning the toss, set a target of 129/7 in their 20 overs, with contributions from Gargi Bhogle (36) and Isani Vaghela (32 not out), while Hannah Landheer took 3-30 to halt their momentum.

In response, Heather Siegers smashed three sixes, scoring 28 off just 12 balls, while opener Phebe Molkenboer remained steady with an unbeaten 46 off 43 balls. Rain interrupted play after 12 overs, with the Netherlands leading at 90/2, ultimately securing their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup qualification.

At Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Bangladesh recovered from an early setback of 12/2 after being put to bat, thanks to a century partnership between Juairiya Ferdous and Sobhana Mostary. Juairiya scored 56 off 45 balls, while Sobhana top-scored with 59 off 42 deliveries.

Despite a late-order wobble, Bangladesh reached a total of 165/9. Thailand struggled in their chase, losing Suwanan Khiaoto on the first ball to Marufa Akter. Natthakan Chantham (46) and Nannapat Koncharoenkai (29) managed to add 67 runs for the second wicket, but the team ended at 126/8, with Marufa claiming 3-25.

Scotland, on the other hand, scored 160/5 after being put in to bat, with Katherine Fraser contributing 36 and Sarah Bryce leading with 47 runs. Megan McColl chipped in with an unbeaten 27, while Kathryn Bryce added 30.

The response from Ireland faltered due to Kathryn, who took 4-21, dismissing opener Christina Coulter Reilly for a duck. Although Gaby Lewis scored 41, Priyanaz Chatterji and Abtaha Maqsood each took two wickets as Ireland was bowled out for 121 in the final over.

Brief Scores: USA 129/7 in 20 overs (Gargi Bhogle 36, Isani Vaghela 32 not out; Hannah Landheer 3-30, Caroline De Lange 2-27) lost to Netherlands 90/2 in 12 overs (Phebe Molkenboer 46 not out, Heather Siegers 28; Ritu Singh 1-16, Tara Norris 1-18) by 21 runs (DLS method)

Bangladesh 165/9 in 20 overs (Sobhana Mostary 59, Juairiya Ferdous 56; Thipatcha Putthawong 3/22, Onnicha Kamchomphu 2/29) beat Thailand 126/8 in 20 overs (Natthakan Chantham 46, Naruemol Chaiwai 30; Marufa Akter 3-25, Mst Ritu Moni 2-20) by 39 runs

Scotland 160/5 in 20 overs (Sarah Bryce 47, Katherine Fraser 36; Jane Maguire 2-20, Lara McBride 1-27) beat Ireland 121 all out in 19.2 overs (Gaby Lewis 41, Louise Little 17; Kathryn Bryce 4-21, Priyanaz Chatterji 2-23) by 39 runs