US EditionSciver-Brunt, Ecclestone shine as England thrash Sri Lanka, move to top of Women's World Cup table
- On Saturday, October 11, 2025, England women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka women's cricket team by 89 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium, denying the hosts a home victory.
- Months after a captaincy reshuffle, England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt produced her fifth ODI World Cup century and 10th ODI hundred overall.
- England posted 253/9 in 50 overs with no other batter scoring more than 32, while Sophie Ecclestone took 4-17 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 in 45.4 overs.
- The win gives England six points from three matches and reclaimed top spot in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, consolidating their momentum after three straight victories.
- The hosts face immediate recovery challenges after the loss as Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was stretchered off with a hamstring injury and must play New Zealand on Tuesday.
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Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone shine as England thrash Sri Lanka, move to top of Women's World Cup table
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led the way with a run-a-ball 117 to help England post 253/9 at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone later spun a web around the batters, collecting 4/17 to help the four-time champions bowl Sri Lanka out for just 164.
Women's World Cup: Sciver-Brunt's Blistering Ton Takes England to Victory over Sri Lanka
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. England continued its unbeaten run and leapfrogged to the top of the table with an emphatic 89-run victory over Sri Lanka at the ongoing World Cup on Saturday in Colombo. Sports News | Women's World Cup: Sciver-Brunt's Blistering Ton Takes England to Victory over Sri Lanka.
Women's World Cup 2025: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone Power England To 89-Run Win Over Sri Lanka
Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt's record fifth Women's World Cup century and spinner Sophie Ecclestone's magical spell powered England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka.
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