{"id":179580,"date":"2026-06-12T02:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=179580"},"modified":"2026-06-12T02:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:32:08","slug":"england-vs-sri-lanka-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-preview-head-to-head-record-squads-playing-xi-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=179580","title":{"rendered":"England vs Sri Lanka, Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026: Preview, Head-to-head record, squads, playing XI news"},"content":{"rendered":"


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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was tightlipped about selection ahead of her side\u2019s opening match at the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 against Sri Lanka on Friday.<\/p>\n

The tournament host has used a variety of players during its warm-up fixtures for the T20 World Cup and poses a wealth of riches in most departments with good depth in the spin bowling ranks and a bevy of quality batting options at the top of the order.<\/p>\n

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\nENG-W vs SL-W: Head-to-head in T20Is
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Played: 12<\/p>\n

England: 10<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka: 2\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What that means in terms of selection for the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Edgbaston on Friday remains to be seen and Sciver-Brunt was giving nothing away when asked about the make-up of her side for the clash with Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

The all-rounder has already confirmed she will play purely as a batter as she returns to full fitness following a calf concern, while the England skipper also suggested it would be unlikely that the side will use all three of its left-arm spin options – Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith and Tilly Corteen-Coleman – in the same XI.<\/p>\n

But where that leaves all-rounders Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson remains unanswered, while there is also plenty to ponder for the England captain at the top of the batting order with Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley all jostling for positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a squad of 15 players, all of whom could be part of our XI,\u201d Sciver-Brunt said on Thursday at the pre-match press conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cSelecting that final XI is hard and there\u2019ll be some disappointed people because everybody so far in the summer has put their hand up with different performances at different times.<\/p>\n

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\nENG-W vs SL-W: Head-to-head record in Women\u2019s T20 World Cups
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\nPlayed: 2<\/p>\n

England: 2<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka: 0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWe know that we\u2019ll need to call upon every one of those 15 people during this tournament. It\u2019s not just about the XI. And I suppose that makes for some tough conversations and I\u2019m sure some disappointed people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka looks relatively more settled after ending its warm-up run unbeaten with wins over the Netherlands and Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Experienced skipper Chamari Athapaththu will once again be the lynchpin for Sri Lanka against England as the veteran gears up for her 10th appearance at the T20 World Cup having previously featured at every edition of the tournament since its inception in 2009<\/p>\n

And Athapaththu enters the opening contest quietly confident her side can cause an upset, with the Sri Lanka captain embracing the tag of underdogs given all the pressure and focus will be on their opponents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe game is very important game for both the teams, but we are coming with underdog tag because we need to earn something,\u201d Athapaththu said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I know England have a little bit pressure because they\u2019re playing in their home condition and first game and with a lot of expectation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd most of the England people are coming here for cheering for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel some kind of pressure they have. So we don\u2019t have that kind of pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSo we just need to play our fearless cricket. And if we can play our best cricket tomorrow, I know we can change and make \u2014 we can make history.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nSQUADS
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England squad: <\/b>Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka squad: <\/b>Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Published on Jun 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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