KEY POINTS
- England posted 253/9, with Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 117 anchoring the innings.
- Sri Lanka, chasing 254, were bowled out for 164.
- Sophie Ecclestone’s 4/17 and strong support from England’s bowlers sealed the 89-run victory.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: England Women triumphed over Sri Lanka Women by 89 runs in the 12th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.
The win, powered by an all-round bowling display, gave England a dominant edge as they restricted Sri Lanka to just 164 runs while defending a target of 254.
England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant all-round performance, scoring 117 runs off 117 balls and taking 2 wickets for 25 runs earned the player of the match.
England Women’s Innings
England posted a competitive total of 253/9, with Nat Sciver-Brunt leading the charge with a magnificent 117 runs from 117 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes.
The rest of the batting line-up contributed in fits and starts, with Tammy Beaumont (32) and Heather Knight (29) making solid starts, but it was Sciver-Brunt’s gritty knock that provided the backbone of England’s innings.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers showed fight, with Inoka Ranaweera (3/33) and Udeshika Prabodhani (2/55) taking key wickets, but England’s depth in batting allowed them to post a challenging total.
Sri Lanka Women’s Chase
Chasing a target of 254 runs, Sri Lanka never really got going. Hasini Perera (35) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33) provided some resistance, but regular wickets kept the pressure on the Sri Lankan side.
England’s bowling attack was clinical, with Sophie Ecclestone leading the charge, claiming 4 wickets for just 17 runs in her 10 overs, including a stunning spell of tight, wicket-taking deliveries.
Charlie Dean (2/47), Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/25), and Alice Capsey (1/15) also played their part, as England bundled out Sri Lanka for 164 in just 45.4 overs.
Key Performers
England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 117 runs anchored their innings, while Sophie Ecclestone’s 4-wicket haul destroyed Sri Lanka’s chase.
Sri Lanka Women: Despite individual efforts from Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka couldn’t cope with England’s relentless bowling attack.
Match Summary
England Women: 253/9 (50 overs)
Sri Lanka Women: 164 all out (45.4 overs)
Result: England Women won by 89 runs
Player Of The Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt, ENG-W 117 (117) & 2/25
