News · 13 June 2026

Wyatt-Hodge's 105* gives England huge win

England opened their T20 World Cup with a huge 87-run win over Sri Lanka, setting a new record for the tournament's highest score. Danni Wyatt-Hodge hit an unbeaten 105 runs from 61 balls, supported by Amy Jones' 53 and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's 46*. Freya Kemp's 4-21 then helped bowl out Sri Lanka for 132, delighting 14,865 fans at Edgbaston.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 June 2026 at 9:07

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