India, June 12 -- The Women's T20 World Cup will officially get underway on Friday night with the hosts England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The Nat Sciver-led side is entering the tournament with solid form, having beaten India 2-1 in the three-match series just a few days ago. Moreover, England also got the better of the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side in the warm-up match earlier this week. England start the contest against Sri Lanka as overwhelming favourites.

England boasts a perfect blend of youth and experience, and players like Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones will add more solidity to the lineup. On the other hand, Sri Lanka cannot be taken lightly as they arrive as the dark horses. Harshitha Samarawick...