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Captain Stars as England Stay Perfect
Nat Sciver-Brunt became the first woman to score five centuries in Women's World Cups, powering England to a commanding 89-run victory over Sri Lanka, officials said.
- On Saturday, Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 117 off 117 balls as England women's cricket team finished at 253 for nine at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
- Coming in early at 49/2, Nat Sciver-Brunt held one end and shared a 60-run partnership with Heather Knight as England reached 100 by the 20-over mark.
- The 33-year-old allrounder Nat Sciver-Brunt registered a record fifth hundred in Women's Cricket World Cup matches and scored her 10th ODI century, second-most by an English batter.
- Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164, with veteran left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera taking 3-33 in 10 overs as the hosts' chase collapsed.
- England play Pakistan next on Wednesday and sit second in the standings with four points, facing further group matches against India, Australia and New Zealand.
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Sciver-Brunt hits 117 as England reaches 253-9 vs. Sri Lanka at Women's Cricket World Cup
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a brilliant century to lead England to 253-9 in 50 overs after being sent in to bat by Sri Lanka in their Women’s Cricket World Cup match.
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