'England's opening pair gelled beautifully'
Valkerie Baynes breaks down the key talking points from England's opener vs Sri Lanka in the 2026 Women's T20 WC
12/06Result
1st Match, Group 2 (D/N), ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Birmingham, Jun 12 2026
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
132 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
12/06Result
1st Match, Group 2 (D/N), ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Birmingham, Jun 12 2026
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
132 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Eng vs SL, Women's T20 World Cup - 'It could be a tricky start for England'
S Sudarshanan previews the opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, between hosts England and Sri Lanka
Women's T20 World Cup - Katey Martin and Veda Krishnamurthy on England
"England are under a lot of pressure playing a home World Cup," says Veda Krishnamurthy
Match Coverage
All Match NewsWyatt-Hodge leads perfect opening night as England set the stage
There will likely be tougher tests to come, but the World Cup hosts couldn't have asked for better start
Wyatt-Hodge century drives England to statement victory in tournament opener
Freya Kemp starred with four wickets, as Sciver-Brunt makes emphatic return from injury
Sri Lanka win toss and bowl in World Cup opener at Edgbaston
Sciver-Brunt returns as England captain, with Capsey included ahead of Dunkley for opening contest
World Cup returns to England with big, bold ambitions
Tournament poised to embrace advances of recent years as the focal point of the English summer
Edgbaston takes center stage as England, Sri Lanka kick off T20 World Cup
History is on England's side, as they have won 10 of the last 12 T20Is against Sri Lanka
