Women’s World Cup 2025: Who said what? after ENG-W vs SL-W match 12
England Women triumphed over Sri Lanka Women by 89 runs in Match 12 of the Women’s World Cup 2025, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant century and Sophie Ecclestone’s superb bowling.
In Match 12 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, England Women rolled on with a clinical 89-run win over Sri Lanka Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Batting first, England scored a challenging 253/9 in 50 overs after a brilliant century from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 117 off 117 balls, her innings knit the innings together even as the wickets fell regularly from the other end. The bowling from Sri Lanka was impressive, led by Inoka Ranaweera who took 3/33, the England batters combined to set a total that was defendable on a surface that took plenty of spin.
In reply, Sri Lanka Women couldn't gain momentum in their pursuit and were finally bowled out for 164 in 45.4 overs. Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone was England's chief destroyer, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting order with the figures of 4/17 from her 10 overs. Hasini Perera (35) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33) contributed but failed to convert their efforts into winning scores. England's overall performance across all departments earned them the win and took them to the top of the points table.
ENG-W vs SL-W: Who Said What?
Nat Sciver-Brunt (Player of the Match):
"Our plan was to build a partnership with Heather Knight and stay till the end, which is something we’ve talked about a lot. The pitch was inconsistent, so I focused on playing straight and minimizing risks. It’s very special to score my first hundred as captain, I’m really happy to contribute to the team’s win."
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Captain):
"We bowled really well for most of the innings, but the last few overs cost us 30–40 runs. Dropping the catch of Nat Sciver-Brunt changed the game, that’s why they say catches win matches. We improved in some areas but need better execution, especially with the bat. As professional players, we must perform consistently for the team. I’m feeling okay physically and hope to bounce back stronger in the next match."
Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Captain):
"We started off really well, and Amy and Tammy showed great intent early on. The pitch got tricky after the powerplay, but adapting quickly helped. Batting at No. 3 worked well for the team, and once I was set, the ball came nicely onto the bat. Sophie Ecclestone was brilliant, to have someone who gives you both control and wickets is a captain’s dream. We’ve played good cricket in patches, but we need more big partnerships to feel comfortable going forward."
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