England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, Women's T20 World Cup: Wyatt-Hodge, Jones Settle In As ENG Openers Find Their Rhythm

Danni Wyatt-Hodge brings up a special fifty. The England opener reaches her third half-century in Women’s T20 World Cups in style, lofting Chamari Athapaththu inside out over extra cover for another boundary.

A beautiful moment follows as Danni celebrates with the cradle rock gesture, dedicating the milestone to her newborn child. A classy knock, a memorable celebration, and England’s opener is making the occasion even more special.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge is finding her groove! A touch of width from Kavisha Dilhari and the England opener guides it away neatly towards deep backward point. The timing is sweet, and it races away to the boundary for another four.

Malki Madara offers a little too much width, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge is quick to cash in. The experienced opener rocks back and cuts it up and over backward point with a cracking shot. That’s raced away to the boundary in no time, no running required.

The first boundary of the World Cup is here. Danni Wyatt-Hodge wastes no time getting England moving, throwing her hands at a wide full delivery outside off from Mithali Ayodhya. The timing isn’t perfect, but the slice is enough to beat the fielder at deep point and race away to the fence.

And we are underway! It’s a bright, sunny day in Birmingham as England get ready to face Sri Lanka. No Sophia Dunkley today, with Amy Jones joining Danni Wyatt-Hodge at the top.

Sri Lanka start with pace, handing the new ball to Malki Madara, who looks a little nervous before Chamari Athapaththu steps in for a quick chat. A few deep breaths later, the youngster is ready as England’s openers wait at the crease. No slips in place, the first ball is coming.

The opening ceremony has come to an end, and it's now time for the national anthems. The atmosphere is buzzing inside the stadium as the home team walks out to the centre, greeted by loud cheers and a wave of applause from the crowd.

The opening ceremony, with the toss done and a little time left before the first ball is bowled, it's time to turn our attention to the grand opening ceremony of the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones(w), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya

Sri Lanka Women have won the toss and have opted to field.

The England vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. The match will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.

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

Sri Lanka Women Squad: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Kawya Kavindi, Nilakshika Silva, Sugandika Kumari, Kavisha Dilhari, Mithali Ayodhya, Hasini Perera, Nimasha Meepage, Chethana Vimukthi, Malki Madara