England faces Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
England meets Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup at Edgbaston, starting at 6.30pm BST. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and opted to field first. England's captain, Sciver-Brunt, indicated she would have made the same choice. As the teams prepare, a performance by the cast of 'Wicked' adds to the event's atmosphere.
- •Match takes place at Edgbaston.
- •Play begins at 6.30pm BST.
- •Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss.
- •Athapaththu chose to insert England into bat.
- •England’s captain Sciver-Brunt agreed with the decision.
- 5:16 PMThe Guardian Sport — England v Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup opener – live
"Updates from Edgbaston; play starts at 6.30pm BST Hosts get ready to rock | Mail James | Read the Spin There’s a performance from the cast of Wicked taking place at Edgbaston right now, I’ll tell you something that couldn’t defy gravity (I’m so sorry) and that is the one pound coin just flipped into the air by the England captain. The Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu calls correctly and inserts the home side. Sciver-Brunt confirms she would have done the same but doesn’t look too mithered. Continue reading...
"Live score from the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket or for FREE on the Sky Sports App.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportJun 12, 2026, 5:16 PMEngland v Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup opener – live
Updates from Edgbaston; play starts at 6.30pm BST Hosts get ready to rock | Mail James | Read the Spin There’s a performance from the cast of Wicked taking place at Edgbaston right now, I’ll tell you something that couldn’t defy gravity (I’m so sorry) and that is the one pound coin just flipped into the air by the England captain. The Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu calls correctly and inserts the home side. Sciver-Brunt confirms she would have done the same but doesn’t look too mithered. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Scorecard: England vs Sri Lanka, Women's T20 World Cup
Live score from the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket or for FREE on the Sky Sports App.
- Sky Sports—ICC Women's T20 World Cup: England and Sri Lanka kick tournament off LIVE!
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