ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction, Match 1, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

England Women are set to face Sri Lanka Women in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday, June 12

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 11 Jun 2026, 18:40 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, England Women (ENG-W) are set to face Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) on Friday at the MA Edgbaston, Birmingham. The England women's team is in very good form, having won the T20 series against both India and New Zealand (2-1) in their recent matches. With confidence on their side, they will look to start their T20 World Cup campaign with a win.

Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the team. The batting unit includes Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight, and Sophia Dunkley, while the bowling attack will be led by experienced spinner Sophie Ecclestone and young fast bowler Lauren Bell. England will be eager to perform well in front of their home fans.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka has also been in good form, having beaten Bangladesh and the West Indies in their last two series. Known for causing surprises, the Sri Lankan team comes into this World Cup with plenty of confidence. The team is led by experienced player Chamari Athapaththu, and both their batting and bowling departments look strong.

Match Information

England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 1

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 12 Jun 2026, Fri, 11:00 PM IST ,Edgbaston, Birmingham

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Hotstar

Weather Report

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Clear

21.6°C

42% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England Women

W
L
W
W
L

Sri Lanka Women

W
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Danni Wyatt-Hodge

ENG-W - bat

302 Runs

7 Matches

2

Nat Sciver-Brunt

ENG-W - all

227 Runs

4 Matches

3

Chamari Athapaththu

SL-W - all

172 Runs

5 Matches

4

Heather Knight

ENG-W - bat

154 Runs

7 Matches

5

Nilakshi de Silva

SL-W - bat

148 Runs

5 Matches

6

Sophia Dunkley

ENG-W - bat

120 Runs

3 Matches

1

Sophie Ecclestone

ENG-W - all

400.00

7 Matches

2

Charlie Dean

ENG-W - bowl

216.67

7 Matches

3

Freya Kemp

ENG-W - bowl

157.89

7 Matches

4

Chamari Athapaththu

SL-W - all

157.80

5 Matches

5

Danielle Gibson

ENG-W - all

150.00

7 Matches

6

Danni Wyatt-Hodge

ENG-W - bat

149.50

7 Matches

1

Charlie Dean

ENG-W - bowl

10 Wkts

7 Matches

2

Sophie Ecclestone

ENG-W - all

9 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Freya Kemp

ENG-W - bowl

7 Wkts

7 Matches

4

Lauren Bell

ENG-W - bowl

7 Wkts

7 Matches

5

Linsey Smith

ENG-W - bowl

5 Wkts

7 Matches

6

Danielle Gibson

ENG-W - all

5 Wkts

7 Matches

1

Sophie Ecclestone

ENG-W - all

5.88

7 Matches

2

Nimasha Madushani

SL-W - bowl

6.73

4 Matches

3

Linsey Smith

ENG-W - bowl

7.07

7 Matches

4

Freya Kemp

ENG-W - bowl

7.08

7 Matches

5

Charlie Dean

ENG-W - bowl

7.20

7 Matches

6

Lauren Bell

ENG-W - bowl

7.65

7 Matches

Probable Playing XI

England Women

SIR Dunkley, DN Wyatt, Alice Capsey, HC Knight, NR Sciver (C), AE Jones (wk), CE Dean, DR Gibson, S Ecclestone, LK Bell, Issy wong

Bench : Freya Kemp, TC Coleman, Lauren Filer, LCN Smith

Sri Lanka Women

C Atapattu (C), Vishmi Rajapaksha, H Madavi, N de Silva, H Perera, WK Dilhari, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), H Karunaratne, S Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara

Bench : I Dulani, M Ayodhya, Nimasha Madushani, Chethana Vimukthi

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Edgbaston, Birmingham has a well-balanced pitch that is known to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. In the early overs, fast bowlers are likely to find some support, as there is movement available off the surface. The average first-innings score at this venue is 160 runs.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

160

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Alice Capsey ENG-W | ALL

Alice Capsey is an excellent choice to be the captain of your fantasy team. She scored 116 runs at a strike rate of 158 in the last series against India Women

8.5
VC

Chamari Athapaththu SL-W | ALL

Chamari Athapaththu is a versatile player who will contribute to both departments. She will be a top pick in this ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction

8

Harshitha Madavi SL-W | BAT

Harshitha Madavi has been in terrific form scoring 113 runs at a strike rate of 166 in the last series and will be a good pick against this opposition

7

Lauren Bell ENG-W | BOWL

Lauren Bell is a key wicket-taker for the England Women's team. She took seven wickets at an economy rate of 8.5 in the last series against India Women

7.5

Kavisha Dilhari SL-W | BOWL

Kavisha Dilhari spearheaded the bowling attack and picked up two wickets in the last series. She will be eager to put on a good performance

8.5

Heather Knight ENG-W | BAT

Heather Knight is a decent budget pick for your fantasy team. She scored 109 runs against India Women in the last series

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Kaushani Nuthyangana

SL-W | WK

8.5

Imesha Dulani

SL-W | BAT

Last Updated On - Jun 11 2026 6:40 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG-W

7 : 4

SL-W

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11/100

Head To Head
Amy Jones

7.5

Heather Knight

8.5

Alice Capsey
C

8.5

Harshitha Madavi

8

Nat Sciver-Brunt

9

Kavisha Dilhari

7.5

Chamari Athapaththu
VC

8.5

Issy wong

7.5

Lauren Bell

7

Sugandika Kumari

8

Sophie Ecclestone

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG-W

7 : 4

SL-W

Credits Left
11/100

Mega League
Amy Jones

7.5

Danni Wyatt-Hodge
VC

8.5

Alice Capsey

8.5

Harshitha Madavi

8

Nat Sciver-Brunt
C

9

Kavisha Dilhari

7.5

Chamari Athapaththu

8.5

Issy wong

7.5

Lauren Bell

7

Sugandika Kumari

8

Sophie Ecclestone

9

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