The Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier super sixes in Kathmandu produced gripping contests, with Bangladesh and Netherlands confirming participation in the 2026 tournament in England. Scotland’s clinical victory over Ireland rounded off a day of top-class cricket.
Netherlands achieved a milestone by beating USA by 21 runs (DLS). USA’s 129/7 featured Gargi Bhogle (36) and Isani Vaghela (32*), limited by Hannah Landheer’s 3-30. Rain after 12 overs left Netherlands at 90/2, with Phoebe Molkenboer’s unbeaten 46 and Heather Siegers’ 28 (3 sixes off 12) ensuring qualification in their debut main event.
Bangladesh’s pedigree shone against Thailand, recovering to 165/9 from 12/2 on the back of Juiyera Fardous’ 56 (45 balls) and Sobhana Mostari’s 59 (42). Marufa Akhtar struck early, bowling Suwannin Kiao-oto and finishing with 3-25 as Thailand limped to 126/8 despite Nathakan Chantham (46) and Nannapat (29).
Kathryn Bryce was Scotland’s hero, contributing 30 runs and 4-21 to defend 160/5. Sarah Bryce (47) and Kathryn Fraser (36) laid the foundation. Ireland’s Gaby Lewis (41) resisted, but Bryce’s early strike on Christina Coulter-Rally (0) and wickets from Priyanaz Chatterji and Abtaha Mehmood sealed a 39-run win at 121 all out.
With spots secured, anticipation builds for these teams’ impact on the 2026 spectacle.