The Dutch side posted 139\/8 after batting first, with De Leede top-scoring with a fighting half-century. However, Bangladesh chased down the target in 19.1 overs thanks to a match-winning 50 from opener Juairiya Ferdous and an unbeaten partnership between Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the defeat, De Leede felt her side failed to build enough momentum with the bat and left runs on the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think in all three aspects of the game, it wasn\u2019t quite the fire we hoped for with the bat. I think we were a few runs short. We never really got going. We lost a bit too many wickets on the way,\" De Leede said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Netherlands also missed crucial opportunities in the field, including a dropped chance that allowed Ferdous to continue her innings and score a quickfire half-century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think in the field as well, Bangladesh got off to a flyer. The fielding, we dropped a few catches in the beginning. So I think a lot to learn, a lot to improve from a great experience overall,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Bangladesh's strong start, the Dutch bowlers, particularly the spinners, pulled the game back during the middle overs by taking regular wickets and creating pressure on the batting side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Praising that effort, De Leede said, \"That was outstanding. I think our spinners bowled really well in that phase. As you said, they brought us right back in the game.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Netherlands reduced Bangladesh from a dominant position and briefly raised hopes of a comeback before Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter guided the Asian side home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Praising that effort, De Leede said, \"That was outstanding. I think our spinners bowled really well in that phase. As you said, they brought us right back in the game.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The defeat marked a disappointing start to the tournament for the Netherlands, though the skipper remained optimistic that her side would learn from the experience and improve in the matches ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n