England Set to Face Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Opener

The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin with an exciting match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. England, a favorite to win, faces a strong Sri Lankan team capable of upsets. The match is scheduled for June 12 at 11:00 PM IST, and fans can watch it on Star Sports or stream it live on JioHotstar. Discover the team line-ups and more in this comprehensive preview.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 12, 2026, 16:23 IST

Exciting Start to the Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off with England squaring off against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. As one of the top contenders for the championship on home soil, England faces a formidable opponent in Sri Lanka, who can surprise any team on their best day. England triumphed in the inaugural Women's World Cup back in 2009 but has not been able to replicate that success in the subsequent eight tournaments. Australia has claimed the title once, while both West Indies and New Zealand have each secured the World Cup trophy once.

Match Details: England Women vs Sri Lanka Women

Date, Time, and Venue

The match between England and Sri Lanka is scheduled for Friday, June 12, at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, starting at 11:00 PM IST.

Broadcast Information

In India, Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the tournament, allowing fans to catch the action on their channels.

Live Streaming Options

Viewers can also watch the England vs Sri Lanka match live via the JioHotstar app and website in India.

Team Squads

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi.