England tops Sri Lanka by 87 runs in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
England began its Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over Sri Lanka, winning by 87 runs at Edgbaston on June 12. England posted a record total of 219-1, driven by Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 105 not out, the highest score in tournament history. Freya Kemp excelled with the ball, claiming 4-21 as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 132. England’s batting featured a 135-run opening partnership between Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones, while Nat Sciver-Brunt made a significant 46 runs. Upcoming matches include Ireland vs. Scotland, Australia vs. South Africa, and New Zealand vs. West Indies.
- •England scores 219-1, the highest total in Women's T20 World Cup history.
- •Danni Wyatt-Hodge scores 105 not out in her first match back from maternity leave.
- •Freya Kemp takes a career-best 4-21, including three wickets in one over.
- •Amy Jones contributes 53 runs, supporting a 135-run opening partnership.
- •Sri Lanka is dismissed for 132 in their tournament opener.
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — Danni Wyatt-Hodge's wife's 4-word reaction after century powers England to record Women's T20 World Cup total
- 9:28 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wyatt-Hodge fires England to Women’s T20 World Cup record score to sink Sri Lanka
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — England crush Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup as Wyatt-Hodge’s 105 powers record total
"Group 2: England, 219-1, beat Sri Lanka, 132, by 87 runs Wyatt-Hodge unbeaten on 105 for hosts in opener England got their World Cup campaign off to a flyer with an 87-run win against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday evening, thanks to a thundering century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. This was a statement win by England, whose batting firepower has recently been questioned but who powered their way to 219 – the highest total by any team in the history of the tournament – for the loss of just one wicket. Sri Lanka then sunk to 132 all out, with Freya Kemp taking a career-best four for 22. Continue reading...
"England launched its home Women's Twenty20 World Cup in style by crushing Sri Lanka by 87 runs at Edgbaston on Friday. After making the highest total in tournament history — 219-1 — with 105 not out by opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, England dismissed Sri Lanka for 132. Left-arm pacer Freya Kemp took a career-best 4-21 including three wickets in one over that reduced Sri Lanka to 92-8.
"Danni Wyatt-Hodge's stunning unbeaten 105 led England to a record 219/1, their highest-ever Women's T20 World Cup total, in an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:43 AMDanni Wyatt-Hodge's wife's 4-word reaction after century powers England to record Women's T20 World Cup total
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's stunning unbeaten 105 led England to a record 219/1, their highest-ever Women's T20 World Cup total, in an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka.
- The Guardian SportJun 12, 2026, 9:28 PMWyatt-Hodge fires England to Women’s T20 World Cup record score to sink Sri Lanka
Group 2: England, 219-1, beat Sri Lanka, 132, by 87 runs Wyatt-Hodge unbeaten on 105 for hosts in opener England got their World Cup campaign off to a flyer with an 87-run win against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday evening, thanks to a thundering century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. This was a statement win by England, whose batting firepower has recently been questioned but who powered their way to 219 – the highest total by any team in the history of the tournament – for the loss of just one wicket. Sri Lanka then sunk to 132 all out, with Freya Kemp taking a career-best four for 22. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:21 PMEngland crush Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup as Wyatt-Hodge’s 105 powers record total
England launched its home Women's Twenty20 World Cup in style by crushing Sri Lanka by 87 runs at Edgbaston on Friday. After making the highest total in tournament history — 219-1 — with 105 not out by opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, England dismissed Sri Lanka for 132. Left-arm pacer Freya Kemp took a career-best 4-21 including three wickets in one over that reduced Sri Lanka to 92-8.
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