England Women to Open World Cup vs Sri Lanka
Get the Sports newsletter
Daily sports — scores, transfers, the storylines from the leagues you actually follow. Free.
- England will open the ICC Women's T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka on Friday, June 12, at Edgbaston.
- England lost a warm‑up match to Australia by five wickets in Cardiff, with top‑order batters struggling against Sophie Molineux's bowling.
- England beat India in a warm‑up match at Sophia Gardens, winning by five runs thanks to centuries from Nat Sciver‑Brunt and Amy Jones.
- Nat Sciver‑Brunt said the extra pressure of hosting the World Cup is a privilege and that women's cricket is poised to expand.
- Charlie Dean emphasized that England must treat the pressure as an exciting opportunity and stay composed, believing they can beat any team when at their best.
- Nasser Hussain praised Dean’s character, noting her ability to deliver under pressure, citing her 31 off 46 balls in a collapsed ODI versus New Zealand.
- Sky Sports App will stream all 12 group matches involving England, Scotland, Ireland, and the semi‑finals and final for free.
Why it matters: England's women's team, as hosts and favourites, stands to lift the sport's profile by delivering a strong start; a win could cement their status and expand women's cricket, while a loss would intensify scrutiny and pressure on players and the England cricket board.
