Table of Contents
- Match Highlights: Sciver-Brunt Century and Ecclestone Magic
- England’s Innings: Record-Breaking Knock Under Pressure
- Sri Lanka’s Chase Crumbles After Captain’s Injury
- Tournament Standings: England Lead the Pack
- Key Stats from the Match
- Sources
England Storm to Top of Women’s World Cup with 89-Run Win Over Sri Lanka
In a commanding display of skill and composure, England crushed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash, powered by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record-breaking century and Sophie Ecclestone’s devastating spell of spin bowling.
The victory not only cemented England’s dominance in Group A but also sent a strong message to title contenders: the defending champions are hitting top gear at just the right time.
England’s Innings: Record-Breaking Knock Under Pressure
Batting first at a sun-drenched venue, England found themselves in choppy waters at 67/3. Enter Nat Sciver-Brunt—calm, clinical, and utterly unstoppable.
The all-rounder smashed a career-defining 112 off just 124 balls, laced with 14 boundaries and 2 sixes, becoming the first Englishwoman to score a century in this edition of the Women’s World Cup. Her innings was especially crucial as wickets tumbled around her, anchoring the side to a competitive total of 253/9 in 50 overs.
“It wasn’t easy out there, but I knew the team needed someone to stay till the end,” Sciver-Brunt said post-match. “Every run counted.”
Sri Lanka’s Chase Crumbles After Captain’s Injury
Sri Lanka’s hopes took a massive blow in the very first over of their chase when captain Chamari Athapaththu suffered a hamstring strain while attempting a quick single. She limped off the field and did not return.
Without their talismanic leader, the batting order unraveled. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne showed promise with a brisk 38, but once she fell to Ecclestone, the innings collapsed like a house of cards.
Sophie Ecclestone was simply unplayable, finishing with figures of 4/17 in 8.2 overs, including two maidens. Her left-arm spin strangled the middle order, and Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for just 164 in 44.3 overs.
Tournament Standings: England Lead the Pack
With this win, England now sit atop the Women’s World Cup 2025 standings with 6 points from 3 matches, having won all three games convincingly. Their net run rate has also surged, putting them in pole position for a semifinal berth.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, remain winless and face an uphill battle to stay in contention, needing near-perfect performances in their remaining fixtures.
Key Stats from the Match
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG) | 112 runs off 124 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) | 4/17 in 8.2 overs |
| Vishmi Gunaratne (SL) | 38 runs off 52 balls |
| England Total | 253/9 (50 overs) |
| Sri Lanka Total | 164 all out (44.3 overs) |
| Result | England won by 89 runs |