The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 in Nepal on the third day of action offered the edge-of-the-seat moment in the form of Bangladesh and Netherlands clinching Super Sixes and Ireland and Scotland getting vital victories. They were also hosted in Kathmandu in facilities that increased the competition to grab the slots of the World Cup and they were the future talents amid the dog-eat-dog competitions.
The Heartbreak of Nepal vs Netherlands.
Nepal which is positioned in Group B almost lost to Netherlands who are on the top of the table. Dutch posted 140/5 that was driven by the rough 49 off 47 balls of skipper Babette de Leede and made seven boundaries. Openers were put down prematurely but de Leede and Sterre Kalis (30 out of 34) built a 79-run partnership.
An attempt to score 141 by Nepal openers Bindu Rawal and Samjhana Khadka started fiercely only to be reduced to 93/7 towards the end of the 17 th over. Rubina Chhetry (37) and Sita Rana Magar (27) were veterans, 32 and 12 respectively on the batting end, and had their share without a single run having been recorded. Chhetry was required to make four points to score six out of the last ball but Heather Siegers saved the day by heroically defending. The Netherlands scored two run leftover to win the game and secure a move to Super Six.
Ireland Overpower USA
Ireland’s bat was playing USA in Group A, and it scored 154/7 just after they decided to bat. Gaby Lewis (42 off 32) and Amy Hunter (18 off 13) gave a quick 27-run base. Leah Paul drove the show in 67 off 52 that eventually broke 8 boundaries as she put in a match-winning performance despite Orla Prendergast having a golden duck.
The attempt of USA failed even when Chetna Pagydyala had 22 out of 25. Ritu Singh (41 off 30) and Tara Norris (13 off 14) had not had the middle-order slumps that they had. They were short-changing 16 points and handed over 2 consecutive wins to Ireland which contributed to raising their chances of winning the group stage.
Bangladesh Crushes Namibia
Namibia was under the safekeeping of Bangladesh and a third win in the Super Six was made. They led the batting, and had 144, the greater part of which was on the person of Sobhana Mostary with 27 of 23. Dilara Akter (25 out of 17), Nigar Sultana Joty (21 out of 29) and Shorna Akter (23 out of 18) were close in following.
Bowlers were rampaging and they skittled Namibia 64. The 4/14 headed by Shanjida Akther Maghla under the support of Rabeya Khan (3/5) and Fahima Khatun (3/12) was a planned rampage of 80-runs. Only Namibian Skipper Sune Wittmann who scored 19 out of 24 resisted the fightback.
Scotland Stun Zimbabwe
Scotland then made the first point in Group B, as they gave chase to Zimbabwe who had won 101 in 14 overs by five wickets. The bowling was reprimanded and the resistance crushed by Modester Mupachikwa (30 off 40) and Chiedza Dhururu (22 off 20).
Loreen Tshuma got 3 wickets; however, it was fluent 44 by Katherean Fraser in 30, Kathryn Bryce in 23 and finished by Megan McColl (12 off 9) and Priyanaz Chatterji (15 off 11). Scotland shot at defiant hopes of Super Six.
Super Six Race Heats Up
It is greatly led by the Netherlands and Bangladesh with Ireland and Scotland following. Nepal nearly saved the adjoining Group B. The internationalisation of women in cricket can be identified through the spotlight Day 3 that is devoted to the completion of clutches, power-hitting, and bowling masterclasses.
