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Big Ten baseball tournament 2026: Schedule, scores, and more  On Tuesday in Omaha, the Big Ten baseball tournament gets underway.While the Big Ten is projected to see four teams get into the field of 64, the conference might have the top-overall seed in the UCLA Bruins. UCLA finished the year with a 48-6 record overall, and is the first team in the history of the rankings at D1Baseball.com to go wire-to-wire in the No. 1 spot.But with Oregon, Nebraska, and USC also expected to earn spots in the field of 64 — and Michigan and Purdue fighting for their tournament lives this week — there are several reasons to keep an eye on this tournament.Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Big Ten baseball tournament.What is the format for the Big Ten baseball tournament?Unlike the ACC baseball tournament, which flipped to a single-eliminaton format for the 2025 season, the Big Ten tournament consists of both a double-elimination portion, and a single-elimination portion.At the outset, only 12 teams qualified for the Big Ten baseball tournament. Minnesota, Indiana, Maryland, Penn State, and Northwestern will be watching along with the rest of us.Teams seeded No. 5 through No. 12 — Purdue, Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Rutgers, Washington, and Michigan State — will play a double-elimination tournament with those eight teams split into two brackets of four teams each. Purdue, Michigan State, Iowa, and Illinois are in one while Michigan, Rutgers, Ohio State, and Washington are in the other.This double-elimination portion will determine the four “qualifiers” for the single-elimination portion. That is when the top four seeds (UCLA, Nebraska, Oregon, and USC) join the fun, for the single elimination portion.What are the seeds and records for the Big Ten baseball tournament?Here is how the teams are seeded, along with their regular season and Big Ten records:1. UCLA (48-6, 28-2 Big Ten)2. Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten)3. Oregon (38-15, 20-10 Big Ten)4. USC (42-14, 20-10 Big Ten)5. Purdue (35-18, 18-12 Big Ten)6. Ohio State (29-23, 18-12 Big Ten)7. Michigan (32-22, 17-13 Big Ten)8. Iowa (32-21, 15-15 Big Ten)9. Illinois (28-25, 14-16 Big Ten)10. Rutgers (26-28, 13-17 Big Ten)11. Washington (23-31, 12-18 Big Ten)12. Michigan State (22-31, 11-19 Big Ten)What is the bracket for the Big Ten baseball tournament?Here is the bracket for the Big Ten tournament, courtesy of the conference:As noted above, this tournament features both a double-elimination stage, as well as a single-elimination stage. Teams seeded No. 5 through No. 12 participate in the double-elimination stage, leading to the four qualifiers who advance to the single-elimination stage.Who are the favorites in the Big Ten baseball tournament?We start with the Bruins.UCLA rolled through its schedule, losing just two games in the Big Ten and six overall. The Bruins won all 14 of their weekend series this season, and the team’s 48 wins set a new program record. Not only did the Bruins win every regular-season series this year, but they were the only program in the nation to take at least two of three games over each weekend series.Leading the Bruins is shortstop Roch Cholowsky, widely considered the top prospect in this year’s MLB Draft. After slashing .353/.480/.710 during the 2025 season, Cholowsky posted a slash line of .330/.465/.684, while belting 21 home runs. But a big key for UCLA’s season has been the development of Will Gasparino into a true two-way threat. Gasparino was considered one of the best defensive outfielders in the nation, but the transfer from Texas had his best season at the dish for UCLA, slashing .305/.405/.645, all career-high numbers. Add in ace Logan Reddemann and top-flight starter Wylan Moss on the bump, and you have a team built to be the top seed in the nation.Oregon and Nebraska are both teams that could be hosting regionals come Selection Monday. The Cornhuskers finished second in the Big Ten, and while they did not face the Bruins during the regular season, they finished the year on a seven-game winning streak. In addition, this Nebraska team ended the year with 41 wins, including 23 in the Big Ten, the most conference wins in school history. And this senior-heavy team has enjoyed success before, as the Cornhuskers won the last two Big Ten tournaments.And they’ll be playing close to home.As for Oregon, the Ducks are one of just two teams from the Big Ten to beat UCLA this year, the other being Washington just a few days ago. And Oregon is coming off a dramatic win against USC in extra innings, using a squeeze bunt from catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus in the bottom of the 14th to knock off USC 6-5:Mabeus was also named a semifinalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award on Monday, the first Oregon catcher to be named a semifinalist for the award. He finished the regular season with a slash line of .313/.411/.556, and threw out 10 of the 23 attempted base stealers he saw this year.Big Ten baseball tournament schedule and scoresHere is the schedule for the 2026 Big Ten baseball Tournament. All games are in Omaha, and the lower-seeded team will be the visiting team in each game.Game 1: No. 12 Michigan State 8, No. 5 Purdue 4Game 2: No. 8 Iowa 10, No. 9 Illinois 6Game 3: No. 7 Michigan 4, No. 10 Rutgers 0Game 4: No. 11 Washington 8, No. 6 Ohio State 6Game 5: No. 5 Purdue vs. No. 9 Illinois, 10:00 a.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated)Game 6: No. 10 Rutgers vs. No. 6 Ohio State, 2:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated)Game 7: No. 12 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Iowa, 6:00 p.m Eastern (Winner is Qualifier 1)Game 8: No. 7 Michigan vs. No. 11 Washington, 10:00 p.m. Eastern (Winner is Qualifier 2)Game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 7 Loser, 3:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated, Winner is Qualifier 3)Game 10: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 8 Loser, 7:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated, Winner is Qualifier 4)Friday, May 22 – Single-elimination BracketGame 11: No. 4 USC vs. Game 7 Winner/Qualifier 1, 10:00 a.m. EasternGame 12: No. 1 UCLA vs. Game 9 Winner/Qualifier 3, 2:00 p.m. EasternGame 13: No. 2 Nebraska vs. Game 10 Winner/Qualifier 4, 6:00 p.m. EasternGame 14: No. 3 Oregon vs. Game 8 Winner/Qualifier 2, 10:00 p.m. EasternGame 15: Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Winner, 3:00 p.m. EasternGame 16: Game 13 Winner vs. Game 14 Winner, 7:00 p.m. EasternSunday, May 24 – ChampionshipGame 17: Game 15 Winner vs. Game 16 Winner, 3:00 p.m. Eastern  #Big #Ten #baseball #tournament #Schedule #scores

Big Ten baseball tournament 2026: Schedule, scores, and more

On Tuesday in Omaha, the Big Ten baseball tournament gets underway.

While the Big Ten is projected to see four teams get into the field of 64, the conference might have the top-overall seed in the UCLA Bruins. UCLA finished the year with a 48-6 record overall, and is the first team in the history of the rankings at D1Baseball.com to go wire-to-wire in the No. 1 spot.

But with Oregon, Nebraska, and USC also expected to earn spots in the field of 64 — and Michigan and Purdue fighting for their tournament lives this week — there are several reasons to keep an eye on this tournament.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Big Ten baseball tournament.

What is the format for the Big Ten baseball tournament?

Unlike the ACC baseball tournament, which flipped to a single-eliminaton format for the 2025 season, the Big Ten tournament consists of both a double-elimination portion, and a single-elimination portion.

At the outset, only 12 teams qualified for the Big Ten baseball tournament. Minnesota, Indiana, Maryland, Penn State, and Northwestern will be watching along with the rest of us.

Teams seeded No. 5 through No. 12 — Purdue, Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Rutgers, Washington, and Michigan State — will play a double-elimination tournament with those eight teams split into two brackets of four teams each. Purdue, Michigan State, Iowa, and Illinois are in one while Michigan, Rutgers, Ohio State, and Washington are in the other.

This double-elimination portion will determine the four “qualifiers” for the single-elimination portion. That is when the top four seeds (UCLA, Nebraska, Oregon, and USC) join the fun, for the single elimination portion.

What are the seeds and records for the Big Ten baseball tournament?

Here is how the teams are seeded, along with their regular season and Big Ten records:

1. UCLA (48-6, 28-2 Big Ten)
2. Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten)
3. Oregon (38-15, 20-10 Big Ten)
4. USC (42-14, 20-10 Big Ten)
5. Purdue (35-18, 18-12 Big Ten)
6. Ohio State (29-23, 18-12 Big Ten)
7. Michigan (32-22, 17-13 Big Ten)
8. Iowa (32-21, 15-15 Big Ten)
9. Illinois (28-25, 14-16 Big Ten)
10. Rutgers (26-28, 13-17 Big Ten)
11. Washington (23-31, 12-18 Big Ten)
12. Michigan State (22-31, 11-19 Big Ten)

What is the bracket for the Big Ten baseball tournament?

Here is the bracket for the Big Ten tournament, courtesy of the conference:

As noted above, this tournament features both a double-elimination stage, as well as a single-elimination stage. Teams seeded No. 5 through No. 12 participate in the double-elimination stage, leading to the four qualifiers who advance to the single-elimination stage.

Who are the favorites in the Big Ten baseball tournament?

We start with the Bruins.

UCLA rolled through its schedule, losing just two games in the Big Ten and six overall. The Bruins won all 14 of their weekend series this season, and the team’s 48 wins set a new program record. Not only did the Bruins win every regular-season series this year, but they were the only program in the nation to take at least two of three games over each weekend series.

Leading the Bruins is shortstop Roch Cholowsky, widely considered the top prospect in this year’s MLB Draft. After slashing .353/.480/.710 during the 2025 season, Cholowsky posted a slash line of .330/.465/.684, while belting 21 home runs. But a big key for UCLA’s season has been the development of Will Gasparino into a true two-way threat. Gasparino was considered one of the best defensive outfielders in the nation, but the transfer from Texas had his best season at the dish for UCLA, slashing .305/.405/.645, all career-high numbers. Add in ace Logan Reddemann and top-flight starter Wylan Moss on the bump, and you have a team built to be the top seed in the nation.

Oregon and Nebraska are both teams that could be hosting regionals come Selection Monday. The Cornhuskers finished second in the Big Ten, and while they did not face the Bruins during the regular season, they finished the year on a seven-game winning streak. In addition, this Nebraska team ended the year with 41 wins, including 23 in the Big Ten, the most conference wins in school history. And this senior-heavy team has enjoyed success before, as the Cornhuskers won the last two Big Ten tournaments.

And they’ll be playing close to home.

As for Oregon, the Ducks are one of just two teams from the Big Ten to beat UCLA this year, the other being Washington just a few days ago. And Oregon is coming off a dramatic win against USC in extra innings, using a squeeze bunt from catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus in the bottom of the 14th to knock off USC 6-5:

Mabeus was also named a semifinalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award on Monday, the first Oregon catcher to be named a semifinalist for the award. He finished the regular season with a slash line of .313/.411/.556, and threw out 10 of the 23 attempted base stealers he saw this year.

Big Ten baseball tournament schedule and scores

Here is the schedule for the 2026 Big Ten baseball Tournament. All games are in Omaha, and the lower-seeded team will be the visiting team in each game.

Game 1: No. 12 Michigan State 8, No. 5 Purdue 4
Game 2: No. 8 Iowa 10, No. 9 Illinois 6
Game 3: No. 7 Michigan 4, No. 10 Rutgers 0
Game 4: No. 11 Washington 8, No. 6 Ohio State 6

Game 5: No. 5 Purdue vs. No. 9 Illinois, 10:00 a.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated)
Game 6: No. 10 Rutgers vs. No. 6 Ohio State, 2:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated)
Game 7: No. 12 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Iowa, 6:00 p.m Eastern (Winner is Qualifier 1)
Game 8: No. 7 Michigan vs. No. 11 Washington, 10:00 p.m. Eastern (Winner is Qualifier 2)

Game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 7 Loser, 3:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated, Winner is Qualifier 3)
Game 10: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 8 Loser, 7:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated, Winner is Qualifier 4)

Friday, May 22 – Single-elimination Bracket

Game 11: No. 4 USC vs. Game 7 Winner/Qualifier 1, 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Game 12: No. 1 UCLA vs. Game 9 Winner/Qualifier 3, 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Game 13: No. 2 Nebraska vs. Game 10 Winner/Qualifier 4, 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Game 14: No. 3 Oregon vs. Game 8 Winner/Qualifier 2, 10:00 p.m. Eastern

Game 15: Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Winner, 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Game 16: Game 13 Winner vs. Game 14 Winner, 7:00 p.m. Eastern

Sunday, May 24 – Championship

Game 17: Game 15 Winner vs. Game 16 Winner, 3:00 p.m. Eastern

#Big #Ten #baseball #tournament #Schedule #scores

On Tuesday in Omaha, the Big Ten baseball tournament gets underway.

While the Big Ten is projected to see four teams get into the field of 64, the conference might have the top-overall seed in the UCLA Bruins. UCLA finished the year with a 48-6 record overall, and is the first team in the history of the rankings at D1Baseball.com to go wire-to-wire in the No. 1 spot.

But with Oregon, Nebraska, and USC also expected to earn spots in the field of 64 — and Michigan and Purdue fighting for their tournament lives this week — there are several reasons to keep an eye on this tournament.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Big Ten baseball tournament.

What is the format for the Big Ten baseball tournament?

Unlike the ACC baseball tournament, which flipped to a single-eliminaton format for the 2025 season, the Big Ten tournament consists of both a double-elimination portion, and a single-elimination portion.

At the outset, only 12 teams qualified for the Big Ten baseball tournament. Minnesota, Indiana, Maryland, Penn State, and Northwestern will be watching along with the rest of us.

Teams seeded No. 5 through No. 12 — Purdue, Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Rutgers, Washington, and Michigan State — will play a double-elimination tournament with those eight teams split into two brackets of four teams each. Purdue, Michigan State, Iowa, and Illinois are in one while Michigan, Rutgers, Ohio State, and Washington are in the other.

This double-elimination portion will determine the four “qualifiers” for the single-elimination portion. That is when the top four seeds (UCLA, Nebraska, Oregon, and USC) join the fun, for the single elimination portion.

What are the seeds and records for the Big Ten baseball tournament?

Here is how the teams are seeded, along with their regular season and Big Ten records:

1. UCLA (48-6, 28-2 Big Ten)
2. Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten)
3. Oregon (38-15, 20-10 Big Ten)
4. USC (42-14, 20-10 Big Ten)
5. Purdue (35-18, 18-12 Big Ten)
6. Ohio State (29-23, 18-12 Big Ten)
7. Michigan (32-22, 17-13 Big Ten)
8. Iowa (32-21, 15-15 Big Ten)
9. Illinois (28-25, 14-16 Big Ten)
10. Rutgers (26-28, 13-17 Big Ten)
11. Washington (23-31, 12-18 Big Ten)
12. Michigan State (22-31, 11-19 Big Ten)

What is the bracket for the Big Ten baseball tournament?

Here is the bracket for the Big Ten tournament, courtesy of the conference:

As noted above, this tournament features both a double-elimination stage, as well as a single-elimination stage. Teams seeded No. 5 through No. 12 participate in the double-elimination stage, leading to the four qualifiers who advance to the single-elimination stage.

Who are the favorites in the Big Ten baseball tournament?

We start with the Bruins.

UCLA rolled through its schedule, losing just two games in the Big Ten and six overall. The Bruins won all 14 of their weekend series this season, and the team’s 48 wins set a new program record. Not only did the Bruins win every regular-season series this year, but they were the only program in the nation to take at least two of three games over each weekend series.

Leading the Bruins is shortstop Roch Cholowsky, widely considered the top prospect in this year’s MLB Draft. After slashing .353/.480/.710 during the 2025 season, Cholowsky posted a slash line of .330/.465/.684, while belting 21 home runs. But a big key for UCLA’s season has been the development of Will Gasparino into a true two-way threat. Gasparino was considered one of the best defensive outfielders in the nation, but the transfer from Texas had his best season at the dish for UCLA, slashing .305/.405/.645, all career-high numbers. Add in ace Logan Reddemann and top-flight starter Wylan Moss on the bump, and you have a team built to be the top seed in the nation.

Oregon and Nebraska are both teams that could be hosting regionals come Selection Monday. The Cornhuskers finished second in the Big Ten, and while they did not face the Bruins during the regular season, they finished the year on a seven-game winning streak. In addition, this Nebraska team ended the year with 41 wins, including 23 in the Big Ten, the most conference wins in school history. And this senior-heavy team has enjoyed success before, as the Cornhuskers won the last two Big Ten tournaments.

And they’ll be playing close to home.

As for Oregon, the Ducks are one of just two teams from the Big Ten to beat UCLA this year, the other being Washington just a few days ago. And Oregon is coming off a dramatic win against USC in extra innings, using a squeeze bunt from catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus in the bottom of the 14th to knock off USC 6-5:

Mabeus was also named a semifinalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award on Monday, the first Oregon catcher to be named a semifinalist for the award. He finished the regular season with a slash line of .313/.411/.556, and threw out 10 of the 23 attempted base stealers he saw this year.

Big Ten baseball tournament schedule and scores

Here is the schedule for the 2026 Big Ten baseball Tournament. All games are in Omaha, and the lower-seeded team will be the visiting team in each game.

Game 1: No. 12 Michigan State 8, No. 5 Purdue 4
Game 2: No. 8 Iowa 10, No. 9 Illinois 6
Game 3: No. 7 Michigan 4, No. 10 Rutgers 0
Game 4: No. 11 Washington 8, No. 6 Ohio State 6

Game 5: No. 5 Purdue vs. No. 9 Illinois, 10:00 a.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated)
Game 6: No. 10 Rutgers vs. No. 6 Ohio State, 2:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated)
Game 7: No. 12 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Iowa, 6:00 p.m Eastern (Winner is Qualifier 1)
Game 8: No. 7 Michigan vs. No. 11 Washington, 10:00 p.m. Eastern (Winner is Qualifier 2)

Game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 7 Loser, 3:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated, Winner is Qualifier 3)
Game 10: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 8 Loser, 7:00 p.m. Eastern (Loser eliminated, Winner is Qualifier 4)

Friday, May 22 – Single-elimination Bracket

Game 11: No. 4 USC vs. Game 7 Winner/Qualifier 1, 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Game 12: No. 1 UCLA vs. Game 9 Winner/Qualifier 3, 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Game 13: No. 2 Nebraska vs. Game 10 Winner/Qualifier 4, 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Game 14: No. 3 Oregon vs. Game 8 Winner/Qualifier 2, 10:00 p.m. Eastern

Game 15: Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Winner, 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Game 16: Game 13 Winner vs. Game 14 Winner, 7:00 p.m. Eastern

Sunday, May 24 – Championship

Game 17: Game 15 Winner vs. Game 16 Winner, 3:00 p.m. Eastern

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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was tightlipped about selection ahead of her side’s opening match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Sri Lanka on Friday.

The tournament host has used a variety of players during its warm-up fixtures for the T20 World Cup and poses a wealth of riches in most departments with good depth in the spin bowling ranks and a bevy of quality batting options at the top of the order.

ENG-W vs SL-W: Head-to-head in T20Is

Played: 12

England: 10

Sri Lanka: 2

What that means in terms of selection for the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Edgbaston on Friday remains to be seen and Sciver-Brunt was giving nothing away when asked about the make-up of her side for the clash with Sri Lanka.

The all-rounder has already confirmed she will play purely as a batter as she returns to full fitness following a calf concern, while the England skipper also suggested it would be unlikely that the side will use all three of its left-arm spin options – Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith and Tilly Corteen-Coleman – in the same XI.

But where that leaves all-rounders Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson remains unanswered, while there is also plenty to ponder for the England captain at the top of the batting order with Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley all jostling for positions.

“We have a squad of 15 players, all of whom could be part of our XI,” Sciver-Brunt said on Thursday at the pre-match press conference.

“Selecting that final XI is hard and there’ll be some disappointed people because everybody so far in the summer has put their hand up with different performances at different times.

ENG-W vs SL-W: Head-to-head record in Women’s T20 World Cups

Played: 2

England: 2

Sri Lanka: 0

“We know that we’ll need to call upon every one of those 15 people during this tournament. It’s not just about the XI. And I suppose that makes for some tough conversations and I’m sure some disappointed people.”

Sri Lanka looks relatively more settled after ending its warm-up run unbeaten with wins over the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Experienced skipper Chamari Athapaththu will once again be the lynchpin for Sri Lanka against England as the veteran gears up for her 10th appearance at the T20 World Cup having previously featured at every edition of the tournament since its inception in 2009

And Athapaththu enters the opening contest quietly confident her side can cause an upset, with the Sri Lanka captain embracing the tag of underdogs given all the pressure and focus will be on their opponents.

“The game is very important game for both the teams, but we are coming with underdog tag because we need to earn something,” Athapaththu said.

“But I know England have a little bit pressure because they’re playing in their home condition and first game and with a lot of expectation. 

“And most of the England people are coming here for cheering for them. 

“I feel some kind of pressure they have. So we don’t have that kind of pressure. 

“So we just need to play our fearless cricket. And if we can play our best cricket tomorrow, I know we can change and make — we can make history.”

SQUADS

England squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi

Published on Jun 12, 2026

#England #Sri #Lanka #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #Preview #Headtohead #record #squads #playing #news">England vs Sri Lanka, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Preview, Head-to-head record, squads, playing XI news  England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was tightlipped about selection ahead of her side’s opening match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Sri Lanka on Friday.The tournament host has used a variety of players during its warm-up fixtures for the T20 World Cup and poses a wealth of riches in most departments with good depth in the spin bowling ranks and a bevy of quality batting options at the top of the order.
ENG-W vs SL-W: Head-to-head in T20Is

Played: 12

England: 10

Sri Lanka: 2
What that means in terms of selection for the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Edgbaston on Friday remains to be seen and Sciver-Brunt was giving nothing away when asked about the make-up of her side for the clash with Sri Lanka.The all-rounder has already confirmed she will play purely as a batter as she returns to full fitness following a calf concern, while the England skipper also suggested it would be unlikely that the side will use all three of its left-arm spin options – Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith and Tilly Corteen-Coleman – in the same XI.But where that leaves all-rounders Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson remains unanswered, while there is also plenty to ponder for the England captain at the top of the batting order with Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley all jostling for positions.“We have a squad of 15 players, all of whom could be part of our XI,” Sciver-Brunt said on Thursday at the pre-match press conference.“Selecting that final XI is hard and there’ll be some disappointed people because everybody so far in the summer has put their hand up with different performances at different times.
ENG-W vs SL-W: Head-to-head record in Women’s T20 World Cups

Played: 2

England: 2

Sri Lanka: 0
“We know that we’ll need to call upon every one of those 15 people during this tournament. It’s not just about the XI. And I suppose that makes for some tough conversations and I’m sure some disappointed people.”Sri Lanka looks relatively more settled after ending its warm-up run unbeaten with wins over the Netherlands and Pakistan.Experienced skipper Chamari Athapaththu will once again be the lynchpin for Sri Lanka against England as the veteran gears up for her 10th appearance at the T20 World Cup having previously featured at every edition of the tournament since its inception in 2009And Athapaththu enters the opening contest quietly confident her side can cause an upset, with the Sri Lanka captain embracing the tag of underdogs given all the pressure and focus will be on their opponents.“The game is very important game for both the teams, but we are coming with underdog tag because we need to earn something,” Athapaththu said.“But I know England have a little bit pressure because they’re playing in their home condition and first game and with a lot of expectation. “And most of the England people are coming here for cheering for them. “I feel some kind of pressure they have. So we don’t have that kind of pressure. “So we just need to play our fearless cricket. And if we can play our best cricket tomorrow, I know we can change and make — we can make history.”
SQUADS
England squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi
Published on Jun 12, 2026  #England #Sri #Lanka #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #Preview #Headtohead #record #squads #playing #news

Deadspin | GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche  May 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) looks on during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images   The Colorado Avalanche want to sign star defenseman Cale Makar to a contract extension so he completes his career with the team, president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said on Thursday.  Makar, 27, is eligible to sign an extension on July 1 to his six-year,  million contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. He has played his entire career with the Avalanche, who selected him fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Draft.  “Cale is going to finish his career here,” Sakic said. “We’re already talking to his agent, so we’re confident that something’s going to get worked out at some point. I mean, he’s got another year, but this summer we expect to have him signed.”  A two-time winner of the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman, Makar totaled 79 points (20 goals, 59 assists) and a plus-32 rating in 75 games this season. He was a finalist for the sixth consecutive year and fell just short on Tuesday to first-time winner Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Makar added five points (four goals, one assist) and a plus-5 rating in 11 playoff games while dealing with an upper-body injury.  He has 507 career points (136 goals, 371 assists), a plus-168 rating, 134 penalty minutes, 664 blocks and 377 hits in 470 regular-season games. He has 26 goals and 90 points with a plus-28 rating, 24 penalty minutes, 147 blocks and 100 hits in 90 playoff games.  Makar was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the 2021-22 season.   A three-time All-Star, Makar was Calder Memorial Trophy winner as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2019-20 and top defenseman in 2021-22 and 2024-25.  The Avalanche won the Presidents’ Trophy this season with the league’s best record (55-16-11, 121 points), then eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in four games and the Minnesota Wild in five before getting swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals.  Sakic, who previously had served as Avalanche general manager before becoming president of hockey operations, took over as GM earlier this month when Chris MacFarland became president and GM of the Nashville Predators.  Sakic on Thursday said the coaching staff is staying intact, including head coach Jared Bednar, who is going into the final season of his contract. Bednar, 54, has coached the team for 10 regular seasons (445-262-75) and nine playoff runs (60-41), including capturing the Stanley Cup in 2022.  “He’s got the confidence from the players,” Sakic said. “It’s clear from everybody, from players, the staff, that he’s the right guy. They respect him, they love playing for him, and that’s a big thing. And when we look at it for this group, he’s the best coach. He’s the best coach for the group, and we’re confident in that decision.  “He’s not just the coach, I mean, he’s the voice of the of the organization, and, like I said, the players really believe in him, and I’m going with the players.”  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #pledges #star #Cale #Makar #finish #career #AvalancheMay 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) looks on during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche want to sign star defenseman Cale Makar to a contract extension so he completes his career with the team, president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said on Thursday.

Makar, 27, is eligible to sign an extension on July 1 to his six-year, $54 million contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. He has played his entire career with the Avalanche, who selected him fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Draft.

“Cale is going to finish his career here,” Sakic said. “We’re already talking to his agent, so we’re confident that something’s going to get worked out at some point. I mean, he’s got another year, but this summer we expect to have him signed.”

A two-time winner of the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman, Makar totaled 79 points (20 goals, 59 assists) and a plus-32 rating in 75 games this season. He was a finalist for the sixth consecutive year and fell just short on Tuesday to first-time winner Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Makar added five points (four goals, one assist) and a plus-5 rating in 11 playoff games while dealing with an upper-body injury.

He has 507 career points (136 goals, 371 assists), a plus-168 rating, 134 penalty minutes, 664 blocks and 377 hits in 470 regular-season games. He has 26 goals and 90 points with a plus-28 rating, 24 penalty minutes, 147 blocks and 100 hits in 90 playoff games.


Makar was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the 2021-22 season.

A three-time All-Star, Makar was Calder Memorial Trophy winner as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2019-20 and top defenseman in 2021-22 and 2024-25.

The Avalanche won the Presidents’ Trophy this season with the league’s best record (55-16-11, 121 points), then eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in four games and the Minnesota Wild in five before getting swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals.

Sakic, who previously had served as Avalanche general manager before becoming president of hockey operations, took over as GM earlier this month when Chris MacFarland became president and GM of the Nashville Predators.

Sakic on Thursday said the coaching staff is staying intact, including head coach Jared Bednar, who is going into the final season of his contract. Bednar, 54, has coached the team for 10 regular seasons (445-262-75) and nine playoff runs (60-41), including capturing the Stanley Cup in 2022.

“He’s got the confidence from the players,” Sakic said. “It’s clear from everybody, from players, the staff, that he’s the right guy. They respect him, they love playing for him, and that’s a big thing. And when we look at it for this group, he’s the best coach. He’s the best coach for the group, and we’re confident in that decision.

“He’s not just the coach, I mean, he’s the voice of the of the organization, and, like I said, the players really believe in him, and I’m going with the players.”


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #pledges #star #Cale #Makar #finish #career #Avalanche">Deadspin | GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche  May 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) looks on during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images   The Colorado Avalanche want to sign star defenseman Cale Makar to a contract extension so he completes his career with the team, president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said on Thursday.  Makar, 27, is eligible to sign an extension on July 1 to his six-year,  million contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. He has played his entire career with the Avalanche, who selected him fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Draft.  “Cale is going to finish his career here,” Sakic said. “We’re already talking to his agent, so we’re confident that something’s going to get worked out at some point. I mean, he’s got another year, but this summer we expect to have him signed.”  A two-time winner of the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman, Makar totaled 79 points (20 goals, 59 assists) and a plus-32 rating in 75 games this season. He was a finalist for the sixth consecutive year and fell just short on Tuesday to first-time winner Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Makar added five points (four goals, one assist) and a plus-5 rating in 11 playoff games while dealing with an upper-body injury.  He has 507 career points (136 goals, 371 assists), a plus-168 rating, 134 penalty minutes, 664 blocks and 377 hits in 470 regular-season games. He has 26 goals and 90 points with a plus-28 rating, 24 penalty minutes, 147 blocks and 100 hits in 90 playoff games.  Makar was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the 2021-22 season.   A three-time All-Star, Makar was Calder Memorial Trophy winner as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2019-20 and top defenseman in 2021-22 and 2024-25.  The Avalanche won the Presidents’ Trophy this season with the league’s best record (55-16-11, 121 points), then eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in four games and the Minnesota Wild in five before getting swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals.  Sakic, who previously had served as Avalanche general manager before becoming president of hockey operations, took over as GM earlier this month when Chris MacFarland became president and GM of the Nashville Predators.  Sakic on Thursday said the coaching staff is staying intact, including head coach Jared Bednar, who is going into the final season of his contract. Bednar, 54, has coached the team for 10 regular seasons (445-262-75) and nine playoff runs (60-41), including capturing the Stanley Cup in 2022.  “He’s got the confidence from the players,” Sakic said. “It’s clear from everybody, from players, the staff, that he’s the right guy. They respect him, they love playing for him, and that’s a big thing. And when we look at it for this group, he’s the best coach. He’s the best coach for the group, and we’re confident in that decision.  “He’s not just the coach, I mean, he’s the voice of the of the organization, and, like I said, the players really believe in him, and I’m going with the players.”  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #pledges #star #Cale #Makar #finish #career #Avalanche

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