Shafali's all-round show helps India beat Netherlands
India batter hits her first T20 World Cup fifty and backs it up with a three-for in Headingley
17/06Result
10th Match, Group 1, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Leeds, Jun 17 2026
-
![India Women]( "India Women")
-
![Netherlands Women]( "Netherlands Women")
114 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
17/06Result
10th Match, Group 1, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Leeds, Jun 17 2026
-
![India Women]( "India Women")
-
![Netherlands Women]( "Netherlands Women")
114 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Prema Rawat replaces Shreyanka Patil in India's T20 World Cup squad
The allrounder suffered an ankle ligament injury while fielding in the match against Netherlands on Wednesday
India tick another box but questions remain
Two wins from two is a bright start but questions remain on India's sharpness with bat and ball with sterner tests to come
Shafali credits Mandhana as India's openers find their form
Opener finds another gear to put Netherlands under the cosh in comfortable victory
Shreyanka Patil stretchered off after twisting ankle during Netherlands clash
The offspin allrounder suffered the injury after bowling her first ball in the game while attempting to run and stop a single
Netherlands bowl; India bring in Nandani and Yastika
Netherlands brought in an extra bowler, Myrthe van den Raad, replacing batter Sanya Khurana in overcast conditions at Headingley
For Netherlands, one dream comes true and another is born
After qualifying for the women's T20 World Cup for the first time, Netherlands want to leave an impression and also ensure direct qualification for the next edition
Starts without substance: can Shafali Verma rediscover her 2020 magic?
For all her firepower, Shafali's biggest challenge at the World Cup remains the same: staying at the crease long enough to make an impact
