Overview

• England posted 253/9 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 164 in 45.4 overs at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
• Nat Sciver‑Brunt hit 117 off 117 for a record fifth Women’s World Cup century, added 2/25, and won Player of the Match.
• Sophie Ecclestone delivered 4/17 with three maidens, dismantling Sri Lanka’s middle order.
• Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was stretchered off with a calf/hamstring issue, returned to bat on 7, and was later bowled for 15.
• The result moved England to three wins from three and briefly first place before Australia reclaimed the lead with a 331 chase against India.