Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease past Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten century as England defeated Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.

England Women's cricket team began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The hosts won by 87 runs, thanks largely to an outstanding unbeaten century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Her innings anchored the England batting and set a formidable total that Sri Lanka could not chase down. This win provides a strong start for England in the tournament, signaling their intent to challenge for the title. Wyatt-Hodge's performance was the highlight of the match, as she played with confidence and skill. Sri Lanka struggled to keep up with the required run rate and ultimately fell short. The victory is a morale booster for England as they progress to the next stages of the World Cup.
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