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Sciver-Brunt Century, Ecclestone Four-For Lift England to Top With 89-Run Win Over Sri Lanka

England's third straight victory tightened first place, with Nat Sciver-Brunt calling for bigger middle-order stands.

Overview

  • England posted 253/9 as Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 117 off 117, her 10th ODI hundred and a record fifth in Women's World Cups, earning Player of the Match.
  • Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 in 45.4 overs, undone by Sophie Ecclestone's 4-17 and 46 dot balls after the chase had reached 95 for 1.
  • The result put England top of the standings on six points from three matches with a net run rate of +1.864; Sri Lanka sit seventh on one point.
  • Chamari Athapaththu was stretchered off early and later returned to bat, with reports differing on whether the issue was a hamstring or a calf problem.
  • Sciver-Brunt added 2-25 with the ball, and England next face Pakistan on Wednesday before group games against India, Australia and New Zealand.