Dilara fifty powers Bangladesh to win over Netherlands

Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series, 2026

Bangladesh Women beat Netherlands Women by 13 runs in a rain-hit match reduced to eight overs per side. A blistering half-century from Dilara Akter helped Bangladesh post 98 for 3 before their bowlers held off a strong Dutch chase.

Dilara led with 51 off 26 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes, and dominated the early overs during a 42-run opening stand with Juairiya Ferdous (13). Bangladesh crossed 50 in four overs. Sobhana Mostary made 11, while Nigar Sultana struck two fours in her nine-ball cameo.

Netherlands got off to a flying start through Heather Siegers (21) and Babette de Leede (30), adding 52 for the first wicket. Fariha Trisna dismissed both set batters in the fifth over. Robine Rijke kept the chase alive with 21 off 12 balls, but Netherlands needed 19 from the final over. Ritu Moni delivered under pressure, taking two wickets and being involved in a run-out as Bangladesh closed out a 13-run win.

Brief scores: Bangladesh Women 98/3 in 8 overs (Dilara Akter 51; Myrthe van den Raad 1-16) beat Netherlands Women 85/5 in 8 overs (Babette de Leede 30; Fariha Trisna 2-20, Ritu Moni 2-11) by 13 runs.