England maintained their undefeated streak in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with an impressive victory of 89 runs Sri Lanka in Colombo. The match was decided by Nat SPE Brunt‘s brilliant fifth World Cup century and Sophie Ecclestone‘s devastating bowling spell of 4/17. England posted a competitive 253/9 after being sent into bat, recovering from a shaky mid-order collapse to set a challenging target.
Despite early resistance from Sri Lanka, including a promising 33 out Harshitha Samarawickramathe visitors faltered under England’s ruthless bowling. Chamari athapathhuSri Lanka’s retirement hurt Sri Lanka’s chances, and Ecclestone’s turn proved the deciding factor. England’s consistent performances now see them top the eight-team table, one point ahead of the defending champions Australia.
Women’s World Cup 2025: Nat Sciver-Brunt shines with a tactical century for England
Sciver-Brunt reached the mark of 49/2 and carried England’s innings almost single-handedly, displaying perfect timing and control. She shared a crucial partnership of 60 runs with Heath Knight before picking up pace towards the end, adding 49 runs in the last five overs. Her innings of 117 off 117 balls included nine boundaries and two sixes, demonstrating a mix of patience and aggression. Notably, she was granted an early reprieve Udeshika Prabodhani put her on three, a moment that Sri Lanka would regret.
Sciver-Brunt’s composure under pressure stabilized England’s innings, especially after top-order wickets fell quickly. The vice captain Charlie Dean provided steady support, allowing Sciver-Brunt to unleash her power in a late ninth-wicket stand with Linsey Smith. Her century was also a personally moving moment, with a gesture to her wife Katherine and their baby Theo in the crowd. The milestone cemented her place as England’s leading batter and one of the most prolific scorers in Women’s World Cup history.
🌟Nat Sciver-Brunt shines! 💪
Scores a brilliant century against Sri Lanka in difficult conditions 🏏
And claims 2 important wickets to win the Player of the Match award! 🏆🔥#Natsciverbrunt #CWC25 #Engwvslw #womenworldcup2025 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/Ax71obtUwn
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Women’s World Cup 2025: Sophie Ecclestone’s spin dominates Sri Lanka
Ecclestone’s spin wizardry dismantled the Sri Lankan batting line-up, finishing with figures of 4-17. She made wonderful use of the conditions, turning the ball sharply and varying her flight to create constant uncertainty. Athapaththu’s drive attempt ended in a spectacular dismissal as other batters struggled to read the spin and yielded easy catches. Ecclestone’s control and precision ensured that Sri Lanka never regained strength after early partnerships. Even if Hasini Perera and Samarawickrama offered brief resistance, the English bowlers, led by Ecclestone, continuing to apply relentless pressure. Her performance was a textbook example of how clever spin bowling can dictate a high-stakes World Cup match. With this win, England consolidated their position as serious contenders heading into clashes against India and Australia.
💪 Dominant display of English women! 🏴☠️
They are heading towards their third straight win at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup 🏆
Now sitting proudly at the top of the points table! 🏏🔥#CWC25 #womenworldcup2025 #cricket #Natsciverbrunt #sophieecclestone #engwvslw pic.twitter.com/c3WVzAI19k
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 11, 2025
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