The wait is finally over! 10th edition of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Ready to get started with the high-stakes Group B opener. Hosts England Women will take on a dangerous Sri Lanka Women under the lights at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
England enter the tournament as one of the favourites, boasting a massive home advantage. The biggest boost for the hosts is the return of their superstar all-rounder Nat Sciver-BruntWho is taking over the captaincy after recovering from the injury that kept her out of the recent series India. backed by explosive openers like Danny Wyatt-Hodgestrategic efficiency of heather knightAnd the world’s top-ranked spinner Sophie EcclestoneThe England team looks incredibly balanced. They will try to make a strong statement right from the initial delivery.
Sri Lanka can no longer be suppressed by calling it Dalit. Under the inspirational leadership of Chamari AthapaththuThe Lankan Lionesses have developed into a formidable unit. Buoyed by consecutive wins in their practice matches, they have the mental edge to defeat England the last time these two teams met in a T20I series. with top ranking anchor Harshita Samarawickrama and versatile Kavisha Dilhari In excellent touch, Sri Lanka have all the tools needed to plan a classic opening-day upset.
ENG-W vs SL-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match Details
date and time: June 12, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local
venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
ENG-W vs SL-W, head-to-head record in T20I
Matches played: 12 | England Women: 10 | sri lanka women: 2 | no result/tie:00
edgbaston pitch report
Edgbaston has traditionally been known as a batsman’s paradise with a fast outfield and reliable bounce, allowing stroke-makers early success. High scoring matches are common here. The true nature of the surface allows batsmen to rely on bounce and play through the line. The fast bowlers will get some early support and swing from the new ball under the English skies. However, as the game progresses, spinners (especially Sophie Ecclestone And Kavisha DilhariThe caliber of) will play an important role in controlling the middle overs.
squads
England Women: Amy Jones (w), Dannii Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Issie Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lynsey Smith, Sophia Dunkley, Lauren Filer, Tilly Courteen-Coleman.
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Vishami Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imisha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushani Nutyangana (w), Kavya Kavindi, Nilakshika Silva, Sugandhika Kumari, Kavisha Dilhari, Mithali Ayodhya, Hasini Perera, Nimasha Meepage, Chetna Vimukthi, Malki Madara.
ENG-W vs IND-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- England women won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka Women Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka Women’s Team Total Score: 160-180
Case 2:
- Sri Lankan women won the toss and bowled first
- England Women Powerplay Score: 50-60
- England Women’s total score: 170-190
Match result: The team bowling first wins the competition.
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