Sciver-Brunt ton, Eccleston four-for help England brush aside Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka put in a spirited display, but couldn't stop England from going top of the table
11/10Result
12th Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Colombo, Oct 11 2025
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
164 (45.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
11/10Result
12th Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Colombo, Oct 11 2025
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
164 (45.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
The revving, fizzing, whirring excellence of Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone was almost unplayable on Saturday night at the Khettarama, suffocating the Sri Lanka batters and squeezing the life out of them
'For Theo' - a century for Sciver-Brunt, a celebration for the Sciver-Brunts
Nat Sciver-Brunt scores her first England century since becoming a mother and celebrates it, with partner Katherine and son Theo in the stands, with a baby-rocking gesture
Athapaththu stretchered off with cramps during Sri Lanka's chase against England
The Sri Lanka captain returned to bat in the 23rd over after they lost their third wicket
Beaumont: England ready for hard graft in Colombo
Conditions could give Sri Lanka a leg up as they look to pull off an upset over unbeaten visitors
Sri Lanka focus on the present as England challenge looms
Past history counts for little, says coach Ratnayake, as co-hosts return to action after two-week hiatus
Lauren Bell - the footballer who chose fast bowling
Playing for England wasn't always a goal but she soon realised "pace, swing and bounce" were her true calling
Preview
Unbeaten England prepare for Sri Lanka spin test
Chamari Athapaththu looms as a key figure as the joint-hosts look to kickstart their tournament
