Netherlands name Lawrence and Leemhuis in maiden Women's T20 World Cup squad

The Netherlands named two new players, Rosalie Lawrence and Lara Leemhuis, for their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup in 2026.

Squad changes announced The Netherlands have included wicketkeeper-batter Rosalie Lawrence and bowling allrounder Lara Leemhuis in their squad, marking the only changes since the January-February T20 World Cup Qualifier. The team secured their spot in the main tournament alongside three other sides after competing in the Qualifier. Head Coach Neil MacRae highlighted the squad's blend of youth and experience, noting strong performances in recent ICC World Cup Qualifying Tournaments and the ICC Emerging Nations Tournament over the past year. Babette de Leede will lead the side as captain during their debut appearance at the ICC T20 World Cup. ## Captain's goals and excitement Babette de Leede expressed immense excitement about the team's first-ever ICC T20 World Cup participation. The captain emphasized the chance to compete against the world's top teams and showcase the Netherlands' cricketing talent on a global stage. She also expressed hope to bring pride to the Dutch cricket community and motivate young girls in the country through their performance. The squad is eager to make a strong impression in their tournament opener against Bangladesh. ## Tournament schedule details The Netherlands are placed in Group 1 for the T20 World Cup, facing teams including Bangladesh, India, Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan. Their campaign kicks off on June 14 at Edgbaston, two days after the tournament's official start. Prior to the World Cup, the team will participate in a tri-series in Scotland, featuring six round-robin matches scheduled from May 28 to June 4. ## Full Netherlands squad revealed Here is the complete Netherlands squad for the T20 World Cup and the tri-series in Scotland: - Babette de Leede (captain) - Caroline de Lange - Frederique Overdijk - Hannah Landheer - Heather Siegers - Iris Zwilling - Isabel van der Woning - Lara Leemhuis - Myrthe van den Raad - Phebe Molkenboer - Robine Rijke - Rosalie Lawrence (wicketkeeper) - Sanya Khurana - Silver Siegers - Sterre Kalis