Netherlands fast bowler Iris Zwilling said her simple plan against Pakistan was to hit the deck hard and avoid floating the ball up. That approach paid off at the County Ground in Bristol, where she finished with 2-19 in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
The spell stood out as the Netherlands held Pakistan to 126/6, and Zwilling said the team had spent the tournament working toward that same bowling method. Speaking in a mid-innings chat with broadcasters, she said it was satisfying to see the plan finally click on a surface where discipline mattered.
Bowling Plan That Paid Off
Zwilling said the group had been discussing the same idea throughout the tournament, with the focus on hitting the deck hard and keeping the ball from sitting up. She added that it was pleasing to see the effort translate into a low total at a stage when the Netherlands needed a strong response.
She also noted that the side had to adapt quickly to batting-friendly wickets during the competition. Coming from conditions where such surfaces are less familiar, the bowling unit had to learn fast and show it could still trouble good batters on good grounds.
Confidence In The Chase
Zwilling backed the Netherlands batting line-up to pursue the target of 127 and secure what would be their first win in the competition. She said the chase felt within reach and pointed to the team’s batting strength as a reason for confidence.
She admitted the adrenaline from bowling was still high when asked about the chase, but said the side had shown enough in the tournament to believe the target was manageable. The Netherlands now had a chance to turn a disciplined bowling effort into a landmark result.
Source: IANS, via www.socialnews.xyz
