Netherlands’ Babette De Leede Pays Tribute To Jos Buttler (Source: Screengrab from X)
Babette de Leede came as Netherlands captain in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. On Sunday, they came to play their first-ever match in the competition’s history, and the opposition was Bangladesh. It was Match 5 of the ongoing edition at dgbaston, Birmingham.
The 26-year-old led by example while coming to bat against Bangladesh. She made 50 off 45 balls, which had five fours before losing her wicket in an unfortunate run-out.
In between, de Leede played a delicious ramp shot, and fans reminded of Jos Buttler, who plays it as his signature shot.
Babette De Leede Makes Jos Buttler Proud
While facing Marufa Akter during the 12nd over of the Netherlands innings, de Leede walked across the stumps, just how Buttler often does.
Then she got under it to play the ramp shot with perfection, and the ball went well over the keeper for four runs.
Moreover, Babette de Leede became the eighth woman who had 50 or more scores in T20 World Cup debut.
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The list includes Stafanie Taylor, Charlotte Edwards, Sarah Taylor and Jemimah Rodrigues, among others.
50 On Women's T20 World Cup Debut
- Stafanie Taylor vs SA, 2009
- Charlotte Edwards vs IND, 2009
- Sarah Taylor vs IND, 2009
- Aimee Watkins vs AUS, 2009
- Bismah Maroof vs SL, 2009
- Lizelle Lee vs PAK, 2014
- Jemimah Rodrigues vs NZ, 2018
- Babette de Leede vs BAN, 2026
Netherlands On A Mission Of Making History
Riding on Babette de Leede’s half-century, the Netherlands finished with 139/8 on the board. For Bangladesh, Fariha Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Rabeya Khan and Ritu Moni all picked up at least a wicket.
Coming to chase, Bangladesh are 7/0 in 1.5 overs at the time of writing. If the Netherlands manage to win, that would be historic, given that it is their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup match.
The Netherlands are placed in Group A, along with India, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh. Safe to say, there is little expectations from their end, as they would rather wish to avoid humiliating defeats.
Nevertheless, even a victory over any of the sides would mean a lot for Babette de Leede and her girls.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 So Far
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 began on Friday (June 12), with hosts England defeating Sri Lanka by 87 runs to kick off the proceedings. Then, in Match 2, Scotland beat Ireland by 40 runs, followed by Australia’s 65-run victory over South Africa.
West Indies, meanwhile, stunned New Zealand with a major upset, securing a seven-wicket victory.
There is India vs Pakistan coming up in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the focus will be on whether they will shake hands or not.
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