IND W vs NED W: Netherlands Pacer Myrthe van den Raad Bowls 6 Wides To Smriti Mandhana In Her First Over
· Free Press Journal
Leeds, June 17: India Women received an early boost in their crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against the Netherlands after Dutch bowler Myrthe van den Raad struggled with her line in the opening over. The right-arm pacer bowled six wides in her first over which extended to 12 balls, handing India extra runs. The over also included a leg bye and conceded 11 runs, despite the Indian batters not taking many risks.
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Plenty of nerves for the Dutch women and understandably so.
— Jeet V. (Women's ) (@Jeetv27WC) June 17, 2026
Good on Smriti to just give a little pat on Myrthe's back after she gets one right after 6 wides.
Not to forget, the Dutch won't be so used to bowling to RHB-LHB combinations, so it's all a part of the learning curve. pic.twitter.com/9I92uVscRD
Van den Raad found it difficult to settle into a rhythm as the ball repeatedly drifted down the leg side and outside the batters' reach. The wides allowed openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana to get off to a comfortable start without facing much pressure.
Van den Raad's first over was absolute chaos
— Pratika's Poetry (@RRoyal_Reaper) June 17, 2026
2, 0, 1L, Wd, Wd, Wd, 0, Wd, Wd, Wd, 1, 1 pic.twitter.com/msxtxIgBMv
In a match in which India are aiming for a big win to improve their net run rate and strengthen their semi-final chances, the extras proved to be a welcome gift. Every run is important, and the Netherlands' sloppy start helped India build momentum early in the innings.
IND W Vs NED W: Netherlands Win Toss, Opt To Bowl In Their First-Ever Clash Against India In T20IsAt the end of six overs, India had raced to 59 without loss, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana looking in complete control. While there was still plenty of cricket left to be played, van den Raad's first over was one the Netherlands would want to forget quickly.