The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is all set to kick off on Friday, June 12, in England and Wales. Hosts England Women will take on Sri Lanka Women at Edgbaston in Birmingham. For the first time in the tournament’s history, a total of 12 teams will participate.
The 12 teams are – England, India, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies, Scotland, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
The opening match will be played between the Group B teams – England and Sri Lanka. The England team will head into the match with high confidence, as they have won the T20I series against both India and New Zealand. Nat Sciver-Brunt is all set to lead the side, Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight, and Sophia Dubkley will play a key role in the top order. Meanwhile, Sophie Ecclestone will lead the bowling attack, and star pacer Lauren Bell will also be eager to perform in front of the home crowd.
While talking about Sri Lanka, they will also head into the match after beating Bangladesh and the West Indies. Chamari Athapaththu will captain the side and will also play a key role in both the batting and bowling lineup.
England W vs Sri Lanka W head-to-head
History favors England with an 8-2 head-to-head record, while the Lankans team has won the most recent two encounters in 2023
Pitch Report
Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham is known for a well-balanced pitch, as it favors both the batters and the bowlers. First bowlers will find support in the early overs. A total of 8 T20I matches have been played at this venue, out of which the team opting to bat first has won 75% times, while the team opting to bowl first wins the match 25% times.
If we look at the records of the last 10 matches, pacers have picked 69 wickets and spinners have picked 25 wickets. The highest total ever scored in this ground was 221/5, while the lowest total ever registered is 90/5. The average first innings total recorded by 175, and the average 2nd inning score is 145.
Weather Report
The weather in Birmingham for the England Women vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 16°C. Humidity levels are likely to be high at 82%, while there is a 49% chance of rain, which could have an impact on the match.
England W vs Sri Lanka W Predicted Playing XI
England W Predicted playing XI: 1 Danni Wyatt-Hodge, 2 Amy Jones, 3 Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), 4 Alice Capsey, 5 Heather Knight, 6 Freya Kemp, 7 Dani Gibson, 8 Charlie Dean, 9 Sophie Ecclestone, 10 Linsey Smith,11 Lauren Bell
Sri Lanka W Predicted Playing XI: 1 Vishmi Gunaratne, 2 Chamari Athapaththu (c), 3 Hasini Perera, 4 Harshitha Samarawickrama, 5 Hansima Karunaratne, 6 Kavisha Dilhari, 7 Nilakshika de Silva, 8 Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), 9 Malki Madara, 10 Sugandika Kumari, 11 Kawya Kavindi/Chetana Vimukthi
Broadcast and Streaming details
Where will the England vs Sri Lanka T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match be played?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to be played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Friday, June 12.
What time does the England W vs Sri Lanka W match start?
The match between England W and Sri Lanka W will start at 11:00 PM IST (6:30 PM BST).
Which TV channel will broadcast the England vs Sri Lanka T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The England vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can fans watch the Live streaming of England vs Sri Lanka T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The England vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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Injury News
There have been no injury concerns reported from either team. It will be updated if there’s any news.
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