Women's T20 World Cup: India hammer Netherlands by 95 runs in Leeds

India produced another commanding performance on Wednesday, defeating the Netherlands by 95 runs to register back-to-back victories in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid the foundation with a superb opening stand before Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani starred with the ball to complete a comprehensive win.

The victory was significant not only because it strengthened India's semi-final hopes but also because it propelled them to the top of the Group A standings. India now boast a net run rate of 3.98, edging past



Australia's 3.88, a development that will give Harmanpreet Kaur's side plenty of confidence ahead of their crucial clash against South Africa on June 20.

However, the win was tempered by concern over Shreyanka Patil, who suffered a freak ankle injury during the Netherlands innings and had to be stretchered off the field. India will be anxiously awaiting updates on her condition. As for the Netherlands, the defeat marked their second loss on the trot, leaving them still in search of their maiden victory in Women's T20 World Cup history.