However, the women’s team secured Bangladesh’s presence on the world stage with a strong performance at the 2026 T20 World Cup Global Qualifier held in Nepal. Their qualification was confirmed after an impressive campaign in the Super Six stage. Bangladesh secured a top-four finish after defeating Thailand by 39 runs in Mulpani, combined with the Netherlands’ 21-run DLS win over the US.
Batting first in the crucial encounter, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 165 for 8 in their 20 overs. After losing opener Dilara Akter for a golden duck, Juwairiya Ferdous and Shobhana Mostary steadied the innings with a crucial 110-run partnership for the third wicket. Ferdous scored 56, while Mostary contributed 59, laying a strong foundation for the total.
Thailand’s chase never gained momentum as they were restricted to 126 for 8. Nathakan Chantham top-scored with 44, while Naruemol Chaiwai (30) and Nannapat Koncharoenkeat (29) offered some resistance. Bangladesh’s bowling attack was led by Marufa Akter, who claimed three wickets. Ritu Moni and Shorna Akter took two wickets each, while Fahima Khatun bagged one.
With this win, Bangladesh moved to the top of the Super Six standings with six points and a net run rate of 1.15. They play Scotland on Friday before wrapping up their Super Six matches against the Netherlands in Mulpani on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands also made history by qualifying for the first Women’s T20 World Cup. The Dutch secured their place by finishing among the top four teams in the global qualifier, driven by consistent performances throughout the tournament. They topped Group B with notable wins, including a 17-run win over Thailand and a narrow two-run win against hosts Nepal, demonstrating their resilience under pressure.
The Netherlands earned entry into the global qualifier by finishing second in the 2025 European Qualifier, claiming one of Europe’s qualifying spots and successfully advancing to the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time.
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