Mandhana and Shafali lead India to 95-run win over Netherlands in Women’s T20 World Cup

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Star As India Crush Netherlands By 95 Runs In T20 World Cup

The Indian opening duo of Mandhana (74 off 47 balls) and Shafali (55 off 38 balls) slayed a hapless Netherlands attack to fire India to 209/5, their highest total in the tournament history.

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Mandhana, Verma power India to crushing 95-run win over Netherlands

India Women thrashed the Netherlands by 95 runs after posting a record Women's T20 World Cup total of 209/5. Smriti Mandhana (74) and Shafali Verma (55) shared a 115-run opening stand, while Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma provided late fireworks. The bowlers then bundled out the Dutch for 114, with debutant Nandani Sharma impressing. Shreyanka Patil's ankle injury was India's only concern.

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IND W Vs NED W: Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma Slam Fifties; Charani Takes 4 As India Seal Their Biggest Win In Women's T20 WC History

India continued their dominant run in the Women's T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 95-run victory over the Netherlands after producing a clinical performance with both bat and ball. After being asked to bat first, India piled up an imposing 209/5 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to a brilliant opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. The duo added 115 runs for the first wicket, laying the perfect platform for a massive total.An incredible finish! #TeamIndia pick up the last 5️⃣ wickets in just nine deliveries to power through to a massive 9️⃣5️⃣-run win 2️⃣ wins in 2️⃣ matches for the #WomenInBlue Scorecard▶️ https://t.co/FMkrKB1zcS#T20WorldCup | #INDvNED pic.twitter.com/qSHlYWeko5— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) June 17, 2026 Mandhana and Shafali attacked the Dutch bowlers from the outset, finding boundaries regularly and ensuring India maintained a healthy scoring rate throughout the innings. Their aggressive stand put the Netherlands on the back foot early, allowing the middle order to capitalize and push India beyond the 200-run mark.Chasing a daunting target of 210, the Netherlands never managed to gain momentum as India's bowlers struck at regular intervals. Young left-arm spinner Shree Charani emerged as the star with the ball, producing a superb spell of 4/19 to dismantle the middle order.Seamer Nandini Sharma, brought into the side in place of Arundhati Reddy, made an immediate impact by claiming 2/22 and providing crucial breakthroughs. The Dutch batters struggled against India's disciplined attack and were eventually bowled out for 114 in 17.3 overs.IND W vs NED W: Netherlands Pacer Myrthe van den Raad Bowls 6 Wides To Smriti Mandhana In Her First OverPart-time spinner Shafali also contributed significantly with the ball, cleaning up the tail and finishing with impressive figures of 3/20 from 3.2 overs, including two wickets in three deliveries.The emphatic victory further underlined India's credentials as one of the tournament favourites, with the team excelling in all departments. Having posted one of their highest totals of the competition, the Indian bowlers ensured there was never any chance of a Dutch comeback, sealing another commanding win in the World Cup campaign.

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IND W vs NED W: Netherlands Pacer Myrthe van den Raad Bowls 6 Wides To Smriti Mandhana In Her First Over

Leeds, June 17: India Women received an early boost in their crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against the Netherlands after Dutch bowler Myrthe van den Raad struggled with her line in the opening over. The right-arm pacer bowled six wides in her first over which extended to 12 balls, handing India extra runs. The over also included a leg bye and conceded 11 runs, despite the Indian batters not taking many risks.Plenty of nerves for the Dutch women and understandably so.Good on Smriti to just give a little pat on Myrthe's back after she gets one right after 6 wides.Not to forget, the Dutch won't be so used to bowling to RHB-LHB combinations, so it's all a part of the learning curve. pic.twitter.com/9I92uVscRD— Jeet V. (Women's ) (@Jeetv27WC) June 17, 2026 Van den Raad found it difficult to settle into a rhythm as the ball repeatedly drifted down the leg side and outside the batters' reach. The wides allowed openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana to get off to a comfortable start without facing much pressure.Van den Raad's first over was absolute chaos 2, 0, 1L, Wd, Wd, Wd, 0, Wd, Wd, Wd, 1, 1 pic.twitter.com/msxtxIgBMv— Pratika's Poetry (@RRoyal_Reaper) June 17, 2026 In a match in which India are aiming for a big win to improve their net run rate and strengthen their semi-final chances, the extras proved to be a welcome gift. Every run is important, and the Netherlands' sloppy start helped India build momentum early in the innings.IND W Vs NED W: Netherlands Win Toss, Opt To Bowl In Their First-Ever Clash Against India In T20IsAt the end of six overs, India had raced to 59 without loss, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana looking in complete control. While there was still plenty of cricket left to be played, van den Raad's first over was one the Netherlands would want to forget quickly.

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