Key facts
- England defeated Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 against Sri Lanka.
- England set a tournament record total of 219-1 against Sri Lanka.
- Freya Kemp took 4 wickets for 21 runs against Sri Lanka.
- England previously scored 213/5 against Pakistan.
- The match against Pakistan occurred on February 21, 2023, in Cape Town.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt scored an unbeaten 81 against Pakistan.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 59 against Pakistan.
England began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a resounding 87-run victory against Sri Lanka. The team posted a tournament record total of 219 for 1, largely due to an exceptional unbeaten century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who scored 105 runs. Freya Kemp delivered a stellar bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs, which was crucial in restricting Sri Lanka's chase. This latest record-breaking score builds on England's previous highest total in the tournament, a 213/5 achieved against Pakistan in Cape Town on February 21, 2023. In that match, Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed an unbeaten 81, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge added 59 runs to the dominant display.
The match against Sri Lanka saw England's batting lineup set a new benchmark for the highest score in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105 was the centerpiece of this achievement, propelling England to 219/1. Freya Kemp's bowling figures of 4-21 were key in dismantling Sri Lanka's batting order and securing the comprehensive win. The earlier match against Pakistan also showcased England's batting prowess, with Nat Sciver-Brunt's 81 not out and Wyatt-Hodge's 59 contributing to a total of 213/5, which was itself a record at the time.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup has witnessed England setting new scoring records in consecutive matches. The team's performance against Sri Lanka, culminating in a score of 219/1, surpassed their previous record of 213/5 against Pakistan. Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been a standout performer in both matches, scoring centuries and significant half-centuries. Freya Kemp's bowling against Sri Lanka was a critical factor in the large margin of victory.