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The first match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see England Women and Sri Lanka Women face each other on 12th at Edgbaston, Birmingham.th June 11:00 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information.scheduled tribe ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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ENG vs SL Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Alice Capsey – The exciting young all-rounder has contributed 723 runs with 22 wickets in 43 T20I matches, showcasing her value at multiple stages of the game. |
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Nat Sciver-Brunt – England’s premier all-rounder has excelled in 137 T20Is, scoring 2,960 runs and taking 90 wickets, making her one of the most complete performers of the format. |
Raises up:
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Kavisha Dilhari – A dependable all-round contributor, Dilhari has scored 637 runs and taken 54 wickets in 68 T20Is, providing balance with both bat and ball. |
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Chamari Athapaththu – Sri Lanka’s inspirational captain has scored 3,752 runs and taken 71 wickets in 157 T20I matches, underscoring her status as the team’s leading match-winner. |
Budget Selection:
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Heather Knight – The accomplished England batsman has scored 2,383 runs and taken 19 wickets in 134 T20Is, bringing leadership, consistency and valuable all-round experience. |
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Hasini Perera – The experienced Sri Lankan batsman has scored 593 runs in 62 T20I matches, providing stability and depth within the batting unit. |
ENG vs SL ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey |
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vice captain |
Chamari Atapattu and Kavisha Dilhari |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Amy Jones
- Batsmen – Harshitha Samarawickrama, Alice Capsey, Vishmi Rajapaksa
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu (vice-captain), Nat Sciver-Brunt©, Charlie Dean, Kavisha Dilhari
- Bowlers- Sugandhika Kumari, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2
- Keepers – Hasni Perera
- Batsmen – Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Vishmi Rajapaksa
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Charlie Dean, Kavisha Dilhari (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Sugandhika Kumari, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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K Kavindi |
No |
No |
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linsey smith |
No |
No |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Nat Sciver-Brunt |
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gl captaincy option |
Alice Capsey |
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choice of punt |
Hasini Perera and Heather Knight |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-4-3 |
ENG vs SL Match Preview:
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins today, June 12, 2026, as hosts England Women take on Sri Lanka Women in the opening match of the tournament at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. as 10th edition of the prestigious event begins, the competition enters a new era with an expanded 12-team format. Over the next few weeks, teams will compete in 33 matches at venues across England and Wales before the tournament concludes with the Grand Final at Lord’s on 5 July. With home support and a highly experienced squad, England will be aiming to start their Group 2 campaign with a stellar performance and set the early pace.
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan women have arrived with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the global stage. Although England have historically controlled this rivalry with 10 wins in the last 12 meetings, Sri Lanka have the talent and confidence to challenge the hosts in a high-pressure opening match. With valuable points at stake right from the start, both teams will be looking to grab an early lead in the competitive Group 2, which also includes New Zealand, West Indies, Ireland and Scotland.
Under the floodlights at Edgbaston, England will rely on the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt and the experience of key performers like Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones. In contrast, Sri Lanka will rely on captain Chamari Athapaththu and a promising group that includes Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari and Vishami Gunaratne. As the tournament officially begins, both sides will be looking to make a strong opening statement and pick up a crucial win in their quest for World Cup success.
ENG vs SL head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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England Women |
10 |
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sri lanka women |
2 |
ENG vs SL Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
16°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
149 |
Records of chasing teams:
ENG vs SL Playing 11 (Expected):
England Women Playing 11:
1) Danny Wyatt-Hodge
2) Sophia Dunkley
3) Alice Capsey
4) Nat Sciver-Brunt ©
5) Heather Knight
6) Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper)
7) Freya Kemp
8) Charlie Dean
9) Sophie Ecclestone
10) Lauren Bell
11) Lauren Filer
sri lanka women playing 11: :
1) Chamari Athapaththu ©
2) Vishmi Gunaratne
3) Harshita Samarawickrama
4) Imesha Dulani
5) Kavisha Dilhari
6) Nilakshika De Silva
7) Hasini Perera (Wicketkeeper)
8) Sugandhika Kumari
9) Malki Madara
10) Mithali Ayodhya
11) Nimasha Meepage
ENG vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
On the basis of head-to-head record and home advantage, England women’s team is expected to win this match.

