ENG-W vs SL-W: What is the playing 11 of England & Sri Lanka for 1st match of Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
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ENG-W vs SL-W, match 1, of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is underway at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
England Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka Cricket Team are up against each other in the opening game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament opener is being played at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Friday, June 12.
England will enter the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as favourites and surely will have crowd support in their favour. With home conditions under their belt, they would be keen to maximise it and start the tournament on a high note with a win.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will enter as underdogs, with only a few backing them to do well. This is because they have a pretty poor record in SENA countries. However, under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu they would be keen to silence their critics and do something special.
The clash will hold extreme importance for both teams, as a win in the first match of the tournament will set the tone for the entire event. Both teams have some strong contenders in their group, which means winning each game is important.
ENG-W vs SL-W: Playing 11 of both teams
In ENG-W vs SL-W, Sri Lanka women won the toss and opted to field first. The visiting captain came up with a positive development, confirming that Vishmi Gunaratne is back in the side after injury. On the other hand, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will play as a pure batter for the first few games as a precautionary measure due to her calf injury.
Here are the playing 11’s of both teams
England Women: 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: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya
Who is leading Sri Lanka Women in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Chamari Athapaththu is leading Sri Lanka Women in Women’s T20 World Cup.
Where is ENG-W vs SL-W, match 1, of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 taking place?
ENG-W vs SL-W, match 1, of Women’s T20 World Cup is underway at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
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