ENG-W vs SL-W- June 12, 2026- England Women Crush Sri Lanka Women by 87 Runs in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Opener

A stunning unbeaten century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a disciplined bowling performance helped England register one of the biggest wins of the tournament's opening round.

England Post Massive 219/1

After winning the toss and batting first, England Women showed a batting masterclass, posting an imposing 219/1 in their 20 overs.

Wicketkeeper Batsman Amy Jones provided a solid foundation from the start, scoring an impressive 53 runs from 38 balls, including four boundaries and a six. Jones shared a crucial 135-run opening partnership with Danni Wyatt-Hodge, putting Sri Lanka's bowlers under pressure from the start.

The star of the innings was undoubtedly Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who remained unbeaten on 105 off just 62 deliveries. Her magnificent knock featured 13 fours and a six while maintaining a strike rate of over 169.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt added the finishing touches with a blistering unbeaten 46 from only 22 balls, smashing six boundaries and a six. The pair accelerated brilliantly in the final overs, helping England cross the 200-run mark comfortably.

Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled to contain England's aggressive batting lineup. Malki Madara was the lone wicket-taker, dismissing Amy Jones, but conceded 51 runs in her four overs.

Early Collapse Derails Sri Lanka Chase

Chasing a mamoth target of 220, Sri Lanka never found momentum as England's bowlers struck regularly.

The top order collapsed quickly with captain Chamari Athapaththu departing for just 4 runs. Vishmi Gunaratne, Imesha Dulani, and Hansima Karunaratne also failed to build partnerships, leaving Sri Lanka in serious trouble early in the innings.

Harshitha Samarawickrama attempted a counterattack with a quick 29 off 18 balls, while Nilakshika Silva fought bravely with 39 runs from 33 deliveries. However, the required run rate continued to climb, making the chase increasingly difficult.

Sri Lanka eventually finished on 132 all out in 20 overs, falling 87 runs short of the target.

England Bowlers Shine

England's bowling unit delivered a complete team performance.

Freya Kemp emerged as the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 22 runs in her four overs. Her spell effectively ended Sri Lanka's hopes of a comeback.

Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean picked up two wickets each, while Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith contributed with one wicket apiece.

The English bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, taking wickets at regular intervals and preventing any meaningful partnerships from developing.

Player of the Match
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England Women)
105* runs off 62 balls
13 fours, 1 six
Strike Rate: 169.35

Her match-winning century laid the foundation for England's dominant total and earned her the Player of the Match award.

Match Summary

England Women: 219/1 (20 Overs)

Danni Wyatt-Hodge – 105* (62)
Amy Jones – 53 (38)
Nat Sciver-Brunt – 46* (22)

Sri Lanka Women: 132 All Out (20 Overs)

Nilakshika Silva – 39 (33)
Harshitha Samarawickrama – 29 (18)

Best Bowling (England):

Freya Kemp – 4/22
Sophie Ecclestone – 2/27
Charlie Dean – 2/18
Result

England Women won by 87 runs.

Looking Ahead

The emphatic victory gives England Women a strong start in Group 2 and significantly boosts their net run rate. With both their batting and bowling departments firing on all cylinders, England have sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament.

Sri Lanka Women, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly and address their batting concerns before their next group-stage encounter if they hope to stay in contention for a semifinal berth.