England begin the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Batting first, England post a tournament-record 219 for 1 in 20 overs, reaching the total with Danni Wyatt-Hodge driving the innings. Multiple outlets report that Wyatt-Hodge makes an unbeaten century—105 not out in several accounts—guiding England to their highest-ever Women’s T20 World Cup team score. Her performance includes reaching the milestone in the early stages of the innings, and coverage also highlights an additional key moment in the field after her century.
Sri Lanka respond with 132, falling short of England’s target of 220. England’s bowlers restrict Sri Lanka’s chase and keep wickets in hand, leaving Sri Lanka unable to mount a successful run chase. One report notes Freya Kemp taking career-best figures of four for 22 as Sri Lanka are dismissed. With the win, England take a strong early lead in the tournament.
