England opened the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a dominant 219‑1 victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Opening pair Danni Wyatt‑Hodge and Amy Jones added 136 runs, and Wyatt‑Hodge smashed a rapid 105‑not‑out. Captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt contributed 46 off 22 balls, taking England to the highest total ever recorded in a World Cup T20, the largest winning margin in the tournament’s history.

England’s bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 132 all out. Freya Kemp claimed a debut‑match four‑wicket haul, 4‑21, while Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone each took two wickets. The 87‑run win cements England’s top‑seed status and gives them a psychological edge. Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu said the bowlers’ lack of discipline cost them dearly.

Sciver‑Brunt praised the side’s ruthlessness, noting the early three‑wicket powerplay burst will haunt opponents. Wyatt‑Hodge dedicated her century to newborn daughter Daisy, a moment that resonated with the home crowd. With the record score and a comprehensive win, England now carries momentum into the next fixture, seeking to replicate the performance against Ireland. A win against Ireland will test their depth ahead.