England Women delivered a commanding performance in the 12th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Sri Lanka Women by 89 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 11, 2025. Star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt’s century and spinner Sophie Ecclestone’s 4-wicket haul led the way for the English side as they continued their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Match Summary
| Match | 12th ODI – Women’s World Cup 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 October 2025 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Result | England Women won by 89 runs |
England Women Batting – Nat Sciver-Brunt Leads with Century
England posted a competitive total of 253/9 in 50 overs, with skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt anchoring the innings with a magnificent 117 runs off 117 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes.
Key England Batting Performances:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (C) | 117 | 117 | 9 | 2 | 100.00 |
| Tammy Beaumont | 32 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Heather Knight | 29 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 61.70 |
Inoka Ranaweera was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with 3 wickets for 33 runs, while Sugandika Kumari and Udeshika Prabodhani chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Sri Lanka Women’s Chase Falters
Chasing 254, Sri Lanka Women managed just 164 runs in 45.4 overs, falling short by a massive margin. Despite some resistance from Hasini Perera (35) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33), the Lankan batting unit collapsed under the pressure of disciplined English bowling.
Key Sri Lanka Batting Performances:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasini Perera | 35 | 60 | 3 | 58.33 |
| Harshitha M. Samarawickrama | 33 | 37 | 5 | 89.19 |
| Nilakshi de Silva | 23 | 38 | 2 | 60.53 |
Bowling Brilliance – Sophie Ecclestone’s Magic Spell
Sophie Ecclestone was the game-changer with the ball, finishing with 4 wickets for just 17 runs in her 10 overs. She was well supported by Charlie Dean and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who took 2 wickets each.
England Bowling Summary:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Ecclestone | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1.70 |
| Charlie Dean | 9 | 47 | 2 | 5.22 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 5 | 25 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Linsey Smith | 8.4 | 22 | 1 | 2.54 |
Fall of Wickets – Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals. A major blow came with the dismissal of skipper Chamari Athapaththu for just 15 runs, which halted the momentum.
| Wicket No. | Score at Fall | Batsman Out |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37-1 | Vishmi Gunaratne |
| 2 | 95-2 | Hasini Perera |
| 3 | 98-3 | Harshitha M. Samarawickrama |
| … | … | … |
| 10 | 164-10 | Udeshika Prabodhani |
England Women’s Dominance Continues
This win further cements England’s strong position in the Women’s World Cup 2025 standings. With back-to-back wins, they are quickly emerging as one of the tournament favourites. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s all-round show and Ecclestone’s spin wizardry were the standout factors in their comfortable win
