The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin with the hosts, England Women, locking horns with Sri Lanka Women in the 1st match of the tournament at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The inaugural match of the T20 World Cup will begin at 11 PM IST, where some of the best women's cricketers in the world will be in action.
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ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 1

The England women are coming into the World Cup after winning and losing one match each in the warm-up matches, while the Sri Lanka women are coming after winning both warm-up matches and will be in full confidence for this opening match. This article will focus on the ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 team prediction and other important details of this match.
England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Details
| Series | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 1 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Edgbaston |
| City | Birmingham |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 12th June 2026 |
| Scorecard | ENG-W vs SL-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Jones | England Women | 64 Runs |
| Linsey Smith | England Women | 3 Wickets |
| Hansima Karunaratne | Sri Lanka Women | 54 Runs |
| Malki Madara | Sri Lanka Women | 1 Wicket |
ENG-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction
The toss in the first match of the Women's T20 World Cup is expected to be won by the England Women's Cricket Team. As per the ENG-W vs SL-W toss prediction, the toss winner will elect to bat first, keeping in mind putting a big total and defending it.
Record of Chasing Teams at Edgbaston, Birmingham
The Edgbaston, Birmingham, is one of the top cricket stadiums in England, which has hosted several international matches. The chasing record at this venue is below average, where only 35.71% of the matches were won by the chasing teams.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Below Average | 35.71% |
ENG-W vs SL-W Playing 11 (Probable)

| England Women Playing XI | Sri Lanka Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Chamari Athapaththu (C) |
| Sophia Dunkley | Vishmi Gunaratne |
| Alice Capsey | Harshitha Samarawickrama |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (C) | Kavisha Dilhari |
| Heather Knight | Nilakshika Silva |
| Amy Jones (WK) | Hasini Perera |
| Danielle Gibson | Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK) |
| Charlotte Dean | Sugandika Kumari |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Hansima Karunaratne |
| Lauren Bell | Inoshi Priyadharshani |
| Lauren Filer | Kawya Kavindi |
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ENG-W vs SL-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Chamari Athapaththu |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Sophie Ecclestone and Chamari Athapaththu |
ENG-W vs SL-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Chamari Athapaththu and Lauren Bell |
Top Picks for ENG-W vs SL-W Captain Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bell | England Women | Bowler |
| Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka Women | All Rounder |
Budget Picks for ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Capsey | England Women | Batter |
| Sugandika Kumari | Sri Lanka Women | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: A Jones, H Perera
- Batter: A Capsey, H Samarawickrama
- All-rounder: C Athapaththu (vc), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), C Dean, K Dilhari
- Bowlers: L Bell, S Ecclestone, S Kumari
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: H Perera
- Batter: A Capsey (c), H Samarawickrama, D Wyatt-Hodge, H Karunaratne
- All-rounder: C Athapaththu, Nat Sciver-Brunt, C Dean
- Bowlers: L Bell (vc), S Ecclestone, S Kumari
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ENG-W vs SL-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today (ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026) Players to Avoid
According to the ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction today match, Lauren Filler and Kawya Kavindi are the players from the respective teams to avoid in your Dream11 team, as they won't help you in getting many points.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Lauren Filer | 7 Cr |
| Kawya Kavindi | 7 Cr |
ENG-W vs SL-W Weather & Pitch Report at Edgbaston, Birmingham
- The weather at Edgbaston, Birmingham, for the ENG-W vs SL-W match is expected to be pleasant, with temperatures around 20°C and partly sunny conditions, ensuring minimal interruptions.
- As per the Edgbaston Birmingham Pitch Report, the pitch is likely to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, pacers could get some early assistance, especially with the new ball under mild English conditions. Batters who settle in can score freely as the game progresses. The average first innings score at this venue is around 150 runs, making it a competitive total for teams batting first.
| Temperature | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 Runs |
ENG-W vs SL-W H2H Records
In the head-to-head record between the England women's cricket team and the Sri Lanka women's cricket team, England Women have clearly dominated. Out of 12 matches played, England have won 10 games, while Sri Lanka Women have managed to win 2 matches.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England Women (ENG-W) | 10 |
| Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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