Nepal Women vs Netherlands Women, ICCWT20_WCQ, Today Match Prediction

NEP-W vs NEDW Match Prediction & Analysis

Match number 10 of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier pits Netherlands Women against Nepal Women. Netherlands have started the tournament with a bang, winning two on the trot to take the top spot in Group B. Things look bleak for Nepal, though - they're stuck at the bottom after dropping their first two matches. Given how both teams are playing, Netherlands looks well-placed to come out on top again.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

NEP-W

L L W W L

NEP-W

122/10 in 20.0 6.1

ICCWT20_WCQ

Thailand Women beat Nepal Women by 8 wickets

18 Jan 2026

THA-W

125/2 in 16.5 7.43

THA-W

158/2 in 20.0 7.9

ICCT20_WWCASQ_2025

Thailand Women beat Nepal Women by 78 runs 20 May 2025

NEP-W

80/9 in 20.0 4

NEP-W

115/5 in 19.3 5.9

ICCT20_WWCASQ_2025

Nepal Women beat United Arab Emirates Women by 5 wickets 19 May 2025

UAE-W

114/7 in 20.0 5.7

NEP-W

56/4 in 5.4 9.88

ICCT20_WWCASQ_2025

Nepal Women beat Bahrain Women by 6 wickets (D/L) method 15 May 2025

BHN-W

76/3 in 12.4 6

NEP-W

29/3 in 5.0 5.8

ICCT20_WWCASQ_2025

Hong Kong Women beat Nepal Women by 7 wickets

13 May 2025

HKG-W

30/3 in 4.3 6.67

NEDW

W W W W W

NEDW

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

ICCWT20_WCQ

Netherlands beat Scotland by 7 runs 20 Jan 2026

SCT-W

150/5 in 20.0 7.5

NEDW

122/10 in 19.0 6.42

ICCWT20_WCQ

Netherlands Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 22 runs

18 Jan 2026

ZIM-W

100/8 in 20.0 5

NEDW

112/4 in 14.5 7.55

ICCWENT 2025

Netherlands Women beat Uganda Women by 6 wickets 30 Nov 2025

UGA-W

111/6 in 20.0 5.55

SCT-W

121/8 in 20.0 6.05

ICCWENT 2025

Netherlands Women beat Scotland Women by 27 runs 28 Nov 2025

NEDW

148/7 in 20.0 7.4

NEDW

164/6 in 20.0 8.2

ICCWENT 2025

Netherlands Women won by 51 runs

26 Nov 2025

NAM-W

113/10 in 16.2 6.92

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Women Preview

The opening match didn’t go as planned for Nepal Women, as they suffered an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Thailand Women, after managing only 122 on being asked to bat first. Bindu Rawal was the lone bright spot in the batting lineup, contributing 44 off 56 balls, while the rest struggled to make an impact.

Going forward, Nepal will need key batters like Kajal Shrestha and Puja Mahato to step up. The rest of the order lacks experience, making early runs from Bindu and Puja even more crucial before the overseas players take charge in the middle overs.

Indu Barma and Rubina Chhetry’s roles will also be crucial as they can chip in with some useful cameos down the order.

With the ball, Sita Rana Magar was the standout performer, returning figures of 2-20. Somu Bist and Kabita Kunwar bowled decent spells, though neither could create enough pressure to turn the game around. The bowling unit will need to put in a stronger effort if they want to challenge a strong Netherlands side in their next outing.

Nepal Women Predicted Playing XI:

Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Kajal Shrestha(w), Puja Mahato, Indu Barma(c), Rubina Chhetry, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Sita Rana Magar, Riya Sharma, Somu Bist

Nepal Women Actual Playing XI:

Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Magar, Kajal Shrestha, Riya Sharma, Somu Bist

Netherlands Women Preview

Netherlands Women have had a strong campaign so far, winning two out of their two games to take the top spot in Group B.

Their batting lineup looks well-stocked from top to bottom. Sterre Kalis tops their batting charts with 113 runs from two matches at a strike rate of 127.

Some others have chipped in too. Heather Siegers and Frederique Overdijk have both made handy contributions, with both crossing 20 runs so far. The batting order has genuine depth, as Babette de Leede and Robine Rijke both can chip in with 20-30 runs if they spend some time at the crease.

In the bowling department, Caroline de Lange and Isabel van der Woning have been the pick of the bunch, nabbing five wickets combined from two games at tight economy rates. Iris Zwilling and Robine Rijke have bagged three wickets between them, forming the backbone of this attack. The bowling attack has done well on these surfaces and looks to be clicking nicely.

Netherlands Women Predicted Playing XI:

Heather Siegers, Babette de Leede(w/c), Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Sanya Khurana, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Isabel van der Woning, Hannah Landheer

Netherlands Women Actual Playing XI:

Sanya Khurana, Sterre Kalis, Frederique Overdijk, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Robine Rijke, Babette De Leede, Caroline de Lange, Isabel Van Der Woning, Silver Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The surface at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground tends to balance opportunities for both batters and bowlers, though batters often gain the upper hand. Spinners usually extract turn from the pitch, while pacers manage to pick up wickets consistently across the innings. Teams batting first frequently post big totals, yet chasing sides have struggled to overhaul targets at this ground. 

Kirtipur’s weather forecast promises clear skies, sunshine, and comfortable conditions.

NEP-W vs NEDW Pitch Report

The average first-innings score at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground hovers near the 160-run mark. Here, aiming for a target between 155 and 160 could make the opposition’s chase a tough ask.

Toss: To Bowl

Three times in four matches at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground for this World Cup Qualifier, the toss-winning skipper has decided to bowl first. Don’t be surprised if the captain who calls correctly today follows the same approach.