England Dominates Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Opener
Historic Opening Match at Edgbaston
The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 12 (Friday) with an exciting match between England and Sri Lanka at the renowned Edgbaston in Birmingham. The English team showcased an outstanding performance, dominating their opponents both with bat and ball. Led by an impressive century from Danielle Wyatt, England set a remarkable record in this inaugural match.
Batting first, England amassed a staggering total of 219 runs for the loss of just one wicket in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka. This score marks the highest ever recorded in the history of the Women's T20 World Cup, surpassing their previous record of 213 runs against Pakistan in the 2023 tournament. England is now the only team to have crossed the 200-run threshold on two occasions in this competition.
Top Totals in Women's T20 World Cup History:
| Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
| England | 219/1 | Sri Lanka | 2026 |
| England | 213/5 | Pakistan | 2023 |
| South Africa | 195/3 | Thailand | 2020 |
| India | 194/5 | New Zealand | 2018 |
| Australia | 191/4 | Ireland | 2014 |
Wyatt and Kemp Lead England to Victory
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 against England. However, the English batters quickly took control, with the opening duo of Amy Jones and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge forming a formidable partnership of 132 runs. After Jones was dismissed for 58, Wyatt-Hodge continued to dominate, adding a swift 84 runs alongside Nat Sciver-Brunt, who contributed 46 runs off just 22 balls. Wyatt-Hodge ultimately scored a remarkable 105 runs, helping England reach 219/1.
In response, the Sri Lankan batting lineup struggled against the English bowlers, losing wickets consistently and finishing their innings at 132 runs. England secured a convincing victory by 87 runs, with Freya Kemp being the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets.