De Leede’s Century Milestone Amid Loss

In a heartbreaking T20 World Cup loss to powerhouse Australia, the Netherlands women’s team fell to their third straight defeat—but one player shone through. De Leede, in her 100th game for the team, smashed an unbeaten 56, turning a tough match into a personal milestone. The 14-year-old dreamer who once watched cricket at this very stadium now stood alongside her idol, Beth Mooney, exchanging jerseys after Mooney’s stellar innings—cut short by injury. Australia’s batting, led by Mooney and Gardner’s record-breaking partnership, overwhelmed the Dutch bowlers, who struggled with wides and dropped catches. Still, De Leede and Kalis, who hit 2,000 T20 runs to become the first Dutch player to do so, fought valiantly. With their next match against South Africa in Bristol, the Dutch are embracing the tournament as a vital learning ground against the world’s best. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b5072f0b97c5db8