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'Wicked' cast to light up Women’s T20 WC opener at Edgbaston

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'Wicked' Cast To Light Up Women’s T20 WC Opener At Edgbaston

By IANS News May 27, 2026 • 15:20 PM View: 174

T20 World Cup LOC Tournament: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that a full cast of Wicked will perform live ahead of England’s opening ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka on June 12.

For the first time in global sports history, Wicked stars Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen will lead the company as Elphaba and Glinda. They will perform iconic songs from one of the most successful musicals worldwide in front of a packed audience and millions watching globally before the first ball is bowled.

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