England defeats Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
England began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised her team's performance, which included Danni Wyatt-Hodge scoring an unbeaten 105 runs and taking a key catch. England set a target of 220 after posting 219-1 in their innings. Sri Lanka struggled in response, collapsing to 132 all out, with Freya Kemp taking 4-21 on her World Cup debut. England will face Ireland next on Tuesday.
- •Danni Wyatt-Hodge scores 105 not out for England.
- •England sets a record total of 219-1 in their innings.
- •Sri Lanka is bowled out for 132, losing by 87 runs.
- •Freya Kemp takes 4-21 in her World Cup debut.
- •England plays Ireland next on Tuesday.
"Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hailed England's ruthlessness as they kicked off the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a 'massive' victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.
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