# Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team Falls to Netherlands in Tri-Series Match

*Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team faced another defeat in the tri-series, losing to the Netherlands by 8 runs.*

June 13, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team lost to the Netherlands by 8 runs.
- Captain Nigar Sultana scored 77 runs in a losing effort.
- Next match against Scotland on June 2.

Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team continues to struggle in their T20 World Cup preparations, suffering an 8-run defeat against the Netherlands in their second match of the tri-series held in Edinburgh. Despite a valiant 77-run innings by captain Nigar Sultana, the team fell short of the target. This follows their previous 8-wicket loss to Scotland.

The Netherlands Women's team posted a competitive total of 162 for 5 in 20 overs, thanks to Heather Siegers' 52 off 43 balls. Bangladesh's Fariha Islam took 2 wickets for 28 runs. In response, Bangladesh could only manage 154 for 8 in 20 overs, with Nigar Sultana's innings being the highlight. Juiaria Ferdous was the next best scorer with 22 runs.

Bangladesh's next match will be against Scotland on June 2.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/bangladesh-womens-cricket-team-loses-to-netherlands