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Netherlands Women's National Cricket team

The Netherlands Women’s National Cricket Team, known as the "Lionesses," is governed by the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB), an ICC Associate Member. They played their first ODI in 1984 against New Zealand and their first WT20I in 2008 versus the West Indies. The team has appeared in four ODI World Cups, with a best performance of reaching the quarter‑finals in 1997. In 2026, they achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time. Captain Heather Siegers leads the side, with Sterre Kalis as the leading run‑scorer and Iris Zwilling as the top wicket‑taker in T20Is. Their home ground is VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen. As of June 2026, they rank 15th in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings.
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Full name
Netherlands Women's National Cricket team
Nickname
Netherlands Women
Founded
2007
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Main Players
Heather Siegers, Babette de Leede, Robine Rijke, Iris Zwilling, Silver Siegers
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Points Table

Team
M
W
L
T
NR
PTS
NRR
1
1
0
0
0
2
+3.250
1
1
0
0
0
2
+3.200
1
1
0
0
0
2
+0.407
1
0
1
0
0
0
-0.407
1
0
1
0
0
0
-3.200
1
0
1
0
0
0
-3.250
Team
M
W
L
T
NR
PTS
NRR
1
1
0
0
0
2
+4.350
1
1
0
0
0
2
+2.000
1
1
0
0
0
2
+0.118
1
0
1
0
0
0
-0.118
1
0
1
0
0
0
-2.000
1
0
1
0
0
0
-4.350
Team
M
W
L
T
NR
PTS
NRR
4
3
1
0
0
6
+0.742
4
2
2
0
0
4
+0.059
4
1
3
0
0
2
-1.162
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Netherlands Women Cricket T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

Player Name Role Style Jersey Number
Bowling Allrounder Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
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WK-Batsman Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: -
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Bowling Allrounder Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
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Team Records

  • ODI: The Netherlands have played 101 ODIs, with 19 wins and 81 losses.

  • WT20I: The team played their first WT20I on 1 July 2008 against the West Indies. Their highest WT20I team total is 196/3 (vs Germany, 2019).

  • Test: They have played just one Test match (in 2007), which they lost.

  • Leading Run-Scorer (T20Is)Sterre Kalis is the nation's leading run-scorer in T20Is with 1,893 runs.

  • Leading Wicket-Taker (T20Is)Iris Zwilling tops the overall wicket-taking charts with 98 wickets at an average of just 15.80.

Training Venue & Major Stadiums

  • Primary Home GroundVRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen is the team's main home venue. It has a capacity of 4,500.

  • Other Venues: The team has also played home matches at Sportpark Koninklijke HFC in Haarlem and Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht.

  • 2026 World Cup Venues: As debutants in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the Netherlands played their group matches in England at venues including the County Ground in Bristol and the County Ground in Derby

Trophies & Awards

  • ICC Women's World Cup: The Netherlands have appeared in the World Cup four times (1988, 1993, 1997, 2000). Their best result was reaching the quarter-finals in 1997.

  • ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Their greatest modern achievement is qualifying for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, marking their debut in the tournament. They secured their place by winning through the Division One Europe Qualifier, the Emerging Nations Trophy, and the Global Qualifier.

  • Regional Competitions: While they have not won a major ICC trophy, the Netherlands have been a respected side in Europe, with consistent performances in competitions like the Women's European Championship.