England's players celebrate winning the third women's Vitality IT20 cricket match between England and New Zealand in Brighton and Hove, England, Monday, May 25, 2026. (photo/AP)The much-awaited women’s T20 World Cup is all set to get underway with today's opener between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the excitement has peaked among spectators. Both teams will be facing off after a prolonged period, as they last featured in 2023.England will be playing its first World Cup game at its home ground, giving them minute advantage in the event. The team played its last T20I game against India, concluding with a thrilling 5-run victory. Besides, Sri Lanka had a tremendous campaign against Bangladesh, sending the home team with a clean sweep in the three-match tour. With skipper and star player Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama in form, the unit looks formidable. Sri Lanka has won 6 of their last 10 games, with one ending in a draw, while the home team has registered 5 wins in its last 10 fixtures.England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-HeadMatches Played: 12England Women Won: 12Sri Lanka Women Won: 2No Result: 0England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Today Women's T20 World Cup Match: Pitch ReportEdgbaston's pitch for the Women's T20 World Cup opener between England and Sri Lanka is expected to be a firm, well-rounded surface. The pitch is generally considered favourable for pace bowling as it offers early swing. It may also provide additional bounce, benefiting the batters. As the match progresses, it can also aid spin ballers, leading to a competitive first-innings totalEngland Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Birmingham Weather UpdateThe forecast indicates clear skies in Birmingham on Friday evening. However, there was some sign of rain in the region ahead of the match.England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Predicted Playing XIEngland Women Probable XI:Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren BellSri Lanka Women Probable XI:Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Kawya Kavindi/Chetana VimukthiEngland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Toss TimingThe toss for the Group B match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 between England Women and Sri Lanka Women will take place at 6:00 PM local time (10:30 PM IST), with play scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) at Edgbaston, Birmingham.England Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Live Streaming detailsThe England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Group B clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The game will be broadcast live on Star Sports(TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotsar.