England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised her team’s composure and ruthlessness as they began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 87-run win over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Led by Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s unbeaten 105, England set a new record in Women’s T20 World Cup history by scoring 219-1 before restricting Sri Lanka to 132 runs.
“It’s a massive win for us,” expressed Sciver-Brunt after the match, highlighting the team’s satisfaction with their performance. The opening partnership between Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones, which amassed 136 runs, laid a solid foundation for England’s victory.
Sciver-Brunt, who contributed 46 runs from 22 balls, expressed her delight at finding form after returning from injury. She praised the team’s composed approach, especially Wyatt-Hodge and Jones, for setting up a strong platform.
England’s dominant display was evident as they took control early in the game, with Sri Lanka struggling to recover after losing three quick wickets. Wyatt-Hodge’s exceptional performance, including a century and a remarkable catch, stole the show.
