The second matchday of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 witnessed the Netherlands and Uganda record important first wins. At Tolerance Oval, the Netherlands stole the show with a 100-run win over Vanuatu, meanwhile, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Uganda bounced back with an impressive eight-wicket win over the USA.
The Netherlands recorded a comprehensive win in their first outing of the Qualifier by defeating Vanuatu by 100 runs.Netherlands’ opener and skipper Heather Siegers was the first fall, bowled by Selina Solman for six runs.
The experienced Sterre Kalis and Babette de Leede ensured the Netherlands rebuilt quickly, taking their side to 49/1 in the Powerplay with a 16-run sixth over.
The duo stitched together a 43-run stand before Nasimana Navaika dismissed de Leede caught and bowled for 18 (16).
Kalis continued to control the game from her end and brought up her sixth T20I fifty off 40 balls as she added another 20 in her next 11 deliveries to finish with 70 off 51. Kalis’ knock helped the Netherlands to a total of 154/6.
Vanuatu looked troubled from the start in their chase, losing wickets at crucial intervals. Rachel Andrew was the first wicket to fall. Iris Zwilling snared Andrew’s wicket for six runs.
The Netherlands’ Silver Siegers (2/11) and Caroline de Lange (2/8) grabbed two wickets each while Merel Dekeling finished with 1/7. And with three run-outs of Valenta Langiatu, Maiyllise Carlot and Vanessa Vira, Netherlands bowled Vanuatu out for 54 with only Gillian Chilia (11*) going past double figures.
Sterre Kalis earned the Player of the Match award for her belligerent knock with the bat.