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Netherlands women's national cricket team

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FieldValue
nameNetherlands
altRefer to caption
captionNetherlands Cricket logo
nicknameLionesses
associationRoyal Dutch Cricket Association
captainBabette de Leede
coachNeil MacRae
test_status_year
icc_statusAssociate member
icc_member_year
icc_regionEurope
wodi_rank13th
wodi_rank_best12th (26 Nov 2022)
wt20i_rank15th
wt20i_rank_best15th (01 Jan 2024)
only_wtestv. at the Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam; 28–31 July 2007
num_wtests1
wtest_record0/1
(0 draws)
first_wodiv. at Sportpark Koninklijke HFC, Haarlem; 8 August 1984
most_recent_wodiv. at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen; 12 August 2024
num_wodis114
num_wodis_this_year0
wodi_record23/90
(0 ties, 1 no result)
wodi_record_this_year0/0
(0 ties, 0 no results)
wwc_apps4
wwc_first1988
wwc_best5th (1988)
wwcq_apps3
wwcq_first2003
wwcq_best3rd (2003)
first_wt20iv. at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht; 1 July 2008
most_recent_wt20iv. at Mulpani International Cricket Ground, Kageshwari-Manohara; 1 February 2026
num_wt20is106
num_wt20is_this_year7
wt20i_record51/49
(2 ties, 4 no results)
wt20i_record_this_year5/2
(0 ties, 0 no results)
wwt20q_apps3
wwt20q_first2013
wwt20q_best4th (2013)
a_pattern_la_ned_cwc23
a_pattern_b_ned_cwc23
a_pattern_ra_ned_cwc23
a_leftarmFF3800
a_bodyFF3800
a_rightarmFF3800
a_pantsFF3800
a_titleODI & T20I kit
asofdate1 February 2026

(0 draws)

(0 ties, 1 no result) (0 ties, 0 no results)

(2 ties, 4 no results) (0 ties, 0 no results)

The Netherlands women's national cricket team, nicknamed the Lionesses, represents the Netherlands in international women's cricket. The team is organised by the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, which has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1966.

A Dutch women's team first played an international match in 1937, when Australia toured on its way to play a series in England. The team regularly played fixtures against English club sides over the following decades, but it was not until the early 1980s that regular international competition commenced. The Netherlands made its One Day International (ODI) debut in 1984, against New Zealand, and made its World Cup debut at the 1988 edition of the tournament, in Australia. Considered a top-level team from the late 1980s through to the early 2000s, the Netherlands participated in four consecutive World Cups between 1988 and 2000, and made the quarter-finals of the 1997 event. The Dutch side retained its ODI status until the 2011 World Cup Qualifier. In 2007, the team played a one-off Test match against South Africa, joining Ireland as the only associate member of the ICC to play at that level.

In April 2018, the ICC granted full Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between the Netherlands women and another international side since 1 July 2018 have the full WT20I status. In May 2022, the ICC announced the Netherlands as one of five women's sides to gain ODI status. Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand and the United States were the other four teams.

History

Early years

The Netherlands took part in women's international cricket from its earliest years. As early as 1937 they hosted the Australians on the first leg of their first ever Women's Ashes tour, before visiting England late the same year.

1980s

The Dutch team played their first ODI in 1984 against New Zealand. This was 12 years before the Dutch men's team played their first ODI. They lost that game by 67 runs, and were next seen in international cricket in 1988, playing in their first World Cup, in which they finished in last place. They finished third in the first European Championship in 1989.

1990s

They again finished third in the European Championship in 1990, and finished fourth the following year. The 1993 World Cup was again a disappointment, with another last place finish. 1995 saw them again finish third in the European Championship.

1997 was a busy year for the Dutch team, travelling to the Mikkelberg-Kunst-und-Cricket Center in Germany to play two ODIs against Denmark, a trip they repeated in 1998. They also visited Sri Lanka for a three match ODI series against the hosts, which they won 2–1. That remains the sole ODI series victory for the Dutch team. This was followed by the World Cup, in which they reached the quarter-finals.

1999 was a year with a steep learning curve when another tour to Sri Lanka, where they suffered a 5–0 defeat in the five-match ODI series. After the European Championship in Denmark the Dutch rebuilt their squad and structure.

2000s

2000 saw the Dutch team's fourth World Cup appearance, where they finished last. This was followed in 2001 by a tour to Pakistan. the hosts took a 4–0 lead in the seven match ODI series but the Netherlands bounced back admirably winning the final three games. Later in the year saw a third-place finish in the European Championship.

Their cricket in 2002 was a three match ODI series against New Zealand, which the Dutch were unable to win. The following year they hosted the 2003 IWCC Trophy, the inaugural edition of what is now the World Cup Qualifier. The Dutch finished third, but only the two finalists qualified for the 2005 World Cup.

Their next international engagement was the European Championship in 2005, finishing in fourth place. 2006 saw a two match ODI series against Ireland which was lost. Good news came from the ICC which announced that the top ten women's teams would have Test and ODI status. Their third-place finish in the IWCC Trophy in 2003 meant that the Dutch were included in this top ten. In February 2008 the Dutch women retained their test status for another four years by reaching the semi-final of the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

2020s

In December 2020, the ICC announced the qualification pathway for the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The Netherlands were named in the 2021 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier regional group, alongside five other teams.

In May 2022 the ICC gave the Netherlands women ODI status together with PNG, Thailand, Scotland and the USA.

After a Netherlands women's cricket team bilateral series in Thailand, in November 2022, the team were given their first ever WODI Ranking. An ODI win over higher-ranked Thailand gave the Netherlands their best global ranking ever (12th).

In April and May the Netherlands played in the ICC T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Abu Dhabi, missing the semi finals on net run rate.

Sponsorship

SISAR B.V. became the official sponsor of the Dutch women's cricket team in December 2022. SISAR B.V. signed a sponsorship contract for three years with the KNCB.

Squad

This lists all the players who have played for Netherlands for the past 12 months. Updated as of 1 July 2022.

NameAgeBatting styleBowling styleFormsNotesBattersAll-roundersWicket-keepersSpin BowlersPace Bowlers
Sterre KalisRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20I
Annemijn ThomsonRight-handedRight-arm leg breakODI, T20I
Robine RijkeRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20I
Heather SiegersRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20ICaptain
Gwen BloemenODI, T20I
Mikkie ZwillingT20I
Babette de LeedeRight-handedODI, T20I
Jolien van VlietRight-handedODI, T20I
Silver SiegersRight-handedRight-arm leg breakODI, T20I
Eva LynchRight-handedRight-arm off breakODI, T20I
Caroline de LangeRight-handedRight-arm leg breakODI, T20I
Annemijn van BeugeRight-handedRight-arm off breakODI, T20I
Iris ZwillingRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20I
Frederique OverdijkRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20I
Hannah LandheerRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20I
Isabel van der WoningRight-handedRight-arm mediumODI, T20I

Tournament history

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup recordsYearRoundPositionPldPlayed}}WWon}}LLost}}TTied}}NRNo Result}}Total4/120 titles2722401
ENG 1973Did not participate
IND 1978
NZL 1982
AUS 1988Group stage5th80800
ENG 1993Group stage8th71600
IND 1997Quarter finals6th51301
NZL 2000Group stage8th70700
ENG 2005Did not qualify
AUS 2009
IND 2013
ENG 2017
NZL 2022
IND 2025

ICC Women's World T20

Twenty20 World Cup recordsHost
YearRoundPositionGPWLTNR
England 2009Did not qualify
West Indies 2010
Sri Lanka 2012
Bangladesh 2014
India 2016
West Indies 2018
Australia 2020
South Africa 2023
United Arab Emirates 2024
ENG 2026Qualified
Total0 Title0 Titles00000

ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier

ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier recordsHost
YearRoundPositionGPWLTNR
IRE 2013Group stage4/751400
THA 2015Group stage8/840400
NED 2018Group stage8/840400
SCO 2019Group stage6/841300
UAE 2022Did not participate
UAE 2024Group stage6/1042200
NEP 2026To be determined
Total5/60 Titles2141700

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division One

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division One recordsHost
YearRoundPositionGPWLTNR
ESP 2023Runners-up2/465100
NED 2025Runners-up2/464200
Total2/20 Titles125300

ICC Women's World Twenty20 Europe Qualifier

ICC Women's Twenty20 Qualifier Europe recordsYearRoundPositionGPWLTNR
Spain 2019Round-robin1/343100
Spain 2021Round-robin3/542200
Total2/285300

Women's European Cricket Championship/European Championship

Women's European Cricket Championship recordsYearRoundPositionGPWLTNR
Denmark 1989Round-robin3/431200
England 1990Round-robin3/431200
Netherlands 1991Round-robin4/431200
Ireland 1995Round-robin3/431200
Denmark 1999Round-robin4/430300
England 2001Round-robin3/431200
England 2005Round-robin2/210100
Netherlands 2007Round-robin3/431200
Ireland 2009Round-robin2/321100
Scotland 2010Round-robin2/432100
Netherlands 2011Round-robinChampion22000
Total11/1129111800

Records and statistics

International Match Summary — Netherlands Women

Last updated 1 February 2026

FormatMWLTNRInaugural Match
Women's Test1010028 July 2007
Women's One-Day Internationals1142390018 August 1984
Women's Twenty20 Internationals1065149246 August 2009

Women's Test cricket

  • Highest team total: 108 v South Africa, 28 July 2007 at Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam.
  • Highest individual score: 49, Violet Wattenberg v South Africa, 28 July 2007 at Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam.
  • Best innings bowling: 4/62, Jolet Hartenhof v South Africa, 28 July 2007 at Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam.

Women's Test record versus other nations

Records complete to Women's Test #130. Last updated 31 July 2007.

OpponentMatchesWonLostTiedN/RFirst matchFirst win
ICC Full members
1010028 July 2007

Women's One-Day International

  • Highest team total: 375/5 v Japan on 23 July 2003 at Sportpark Thurlede, Schiedam.
  • Highest individual score: 142, Pauline te Beest v Japan on 23 July 2003 at Sportpark Thurlede, Schiedam.
  • Best innings bowling: 5/20, Cheraldine Oudolf v Sri Lanka on 30 November 1997 at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy.

Most ODI runs for Netherlands Women

PlayerRunsAverageCareer span
Pauline te Beest136122.311990–2008
Carolien Salomons89420.311995–2011
Helmien Rambaldo72315.711998–2011
Nicola Payne63118.021988–1998
Maartje Köster53915.401995–2007

Most ODI wickets for Netherlands Women

PlayerWicketsAverageCareer span
Carolien Salomons3718.671995–2011
Sandra Kottman3125.541991–2003
Caroline de Fouw2625.301991–2008
Cheraldine Oudolf2530.281995–2009
Jet van Noortwijk2419.331989–1997

WODI record versus other nations

Records complete to WODI #1401. Last updated 12 August 2024.

OpponentMatchesWonLostTiedN/RFirst matchFirst win
ICC Full members
5050029 November 1988
10010006 December 1988
3030024 July 1993
252230030 November 198820 July 1989
909008 August 1984
1247019 April 200116 April 2001
707004 December 2000
133100025 November 199725 November 1997
7160021 July 199321 July 1993
ICC Associate members
10640021 July 198920 July 1990
1100023 July 200323 July 2003
220005 August 20245 August 2024
4310021 July 200321 July 2003
6150020 November 20223 July 2023

Women's Twenty20 International cricket

  • Highest team total: 255/3, v. Germany on 23 August 2025 at Hazelaarweg Stadium, Rotterdam.
  • Highest individual innings: 126*, Sterre Kalis v. Germany on 27 June 2019 at La Manga Club Ground, Cartagena.
  • Best innings bowling: 7/3, Frederique Overdijk v. France on 26 August 2021 at La Manga Club Ground, Cartagena.

Most WT20I runs for Netherlands Women

PlayerRunsAverageCareer span
Sterre Kalis1,89336.402018–2026
Babette de Leede1,55121.542018–2026
Robine Rijke1,37320.492018–2026
Heather Siegers1,14919.472018–2026
Iris Zwilling86114.842019–2026

Most WT20I wickets for Netherlands Women

PlayerWicketsAverageCareer span
Iris Zwilling9815.802019–2026
Caroline de Lange8118.322019–2026
Silver Siegers5723.712018–2026
Eva Lynch4517.752019–2025
Hannah Landheer4216.592019–2026

WT20I record versus other nations

Records complete to WT20I #2659. Last updated 1 February 2026.

OpponentMatchesWonLostTiedN/RFirst matchFirst win
ICC Full members
303008 July 2018
19117016 August 200930 July 2021
1010024 April 2011
1010014 October 2010
1000124 April 2011
3030021 July 2008
220001 May 20241 May 2024
ICC Associate members
3300026 August 202126 August 2021
5500027 June 201927 June 2019
4400017 June 202417 June 2024
660008 September 20238 September 2023
3200124 August 202324 August 2023
752003 September 20193 September 2019
4400030 January 202530 January 2025
3020110 July 2018
13571026 June 201926 June 2019
1100023 November 202523 November 2025
144100010 August 201930 November 2022
2110012 July 201830 November 2025
412107 July 201821 November 2025
660005 September 20195 September 2019
1100027 April 202427 April 2024

References

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  2. "Neil MacRae new head coach of Dutch women's cricket team". Royal Dutch Cricket Association.
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