England Women secured their third straight win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by beating Sri Lanka Women by 89 runs in Match 12. With this win, England temporarily moved to the top of the points table. After losing a couple of early wickets in the powerplay, Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt stabilized the innings. England’s middle order struggled for a while, but Sciver-Brunt remained strong and scored a brilliant 117 off 117 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, guiding England to a challenging total of 253.

Sri Lanka’s bowling was led by Inoka Ranaweera, who took three wickets, while Udeshika Prabodhani and Sugandika Kumari picked up two wickets each. Despite this, they allowed enough runs for England to set a large target. Chamari Athapaththu had to retire hurt early on and only returned to make 15 runs. Although Sri Lanka started their chase with a little hope, early wickets, including Hasini Perera to Sophie Ecclestone, put them under pressure. Ecclestone bowled superbly, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs in her 10 overs.

Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships, with only three players making 20 runs or more. England’s bowlers, including Sciver-Brunt, who took two wickets in the second innings, made sure the chase never took off. England dominated with bat and ball while Sri Lanka could not recover from early difficulties. This win was another strong performance for England, while Sri Lanka remains winless in the tournament. Below are the main reasons for the Sri Lanka Women's defeat:

1. Nat Sciver-Brunt's Century

Nat Sciver-Brunt made an outstanding knock of 117 runs off 117 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, making her the first to register a fifth hundred in ICC Women's World Cup history. She was dropped on a modest score of 3 early on, which ultimately cost Sri Lanka. This century helped England to a respectable total of 253 for 9 in their full 50 overs.

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2. Sophie Ecclestone's Bowling Masterclass

Sophie Ecclestone, a left-arm spinner, played a brilliant bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for just 17 runs in 10 overs. She sparked a middle-order collapse for Sri Lanka taking three wickets for just eight runs in a crucial four-over spell. Her wickets included such key batters as Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, and Chamari Athapaththu.

3. Sri Lanka's batting collapse and inability to build sustained partnerships

After a good beginning, where they reached 95/2 at one point, Sri Lanka's batting collapsed after the inclusion of Ecclestone in the bowling team. Only Hasini Perera (35 runs) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33 runs) scored decent runs before the team's collapse. The team could not establish settled partnerships required to chase the tough score of England. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 in 45.4 overs, losing by 89 runs.

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."

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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."

During the 12th match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 between Sri Lanka Women and England Women at Colombo on Saturday (October 11), English skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt created a new history in the tournament with her heroic century, which helped the English team manage the 250+ total. 

After Sri Lanka Women chose to bowl first while the English team was losing wickets at regular intervals, skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt strongly handled the English innings from the other side. As the opener Tammy Beaumont was the second-highest run-scorer in that innings with 32 runs, skipper Sciver-Brunt smashed her fifth century in the competition history. She completed the century in 110 balls, as it was her 10th WODI hundred. She scored 117 off 117 balls with nine fours and two sixes before getting out in the last over. 

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Nat Sciver-Brunt holds most centuries in Women's Cricket World Cup history

With the latest century, Nat Sciver-Brunt became the first player in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup history to hit five centuries, as she surpassed three other players who have also recorded four centuries in the competition history. Meanwhile, as a captain, it was her first century in this competition's history. 

Most centuries in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Women): 5 centuries
• Janette Brittin (England Women): 4 centuries
• Charlotte Edwards (England Women): 4 centuries
• Suzie Bates (New Zealand Women): 4 centuries

Nat Sciver-Brunt became the second English cricketer and fifth overall batter to record at least 10 WODI centuries. 

Batters with 10 or more WODI centuries

• Meg Lanning (Australia Women): 15 centuries
• Suzie Bates (New Zealand Women): 13 centuries
• Smriti Mandhana (India Women): 13 centuries
• Tammy Beaumont (England Women): 12 centuries
• Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Women): 10 centuries

While Heather Knight (29) was the only other batter to reach the 20-run mark in that innings, along with Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tammy Beaumont, England Women scored 253/9 in 50 overs. 

England Women currently hold the 2nd spot in the point table with 2 consecutive wins in the ongoing tournament. Their net run rate stands at +1.757. Sri Lanka Women currently stands at the 7th spot in the point table with one loss and one no-result match. Their net run rate stands at -1.255.

In the past, ENG-W vs SL-W has taken place 20 times, and in these 20 matches, England Women emerged victorious in 17 matches, while Sri Lanka Women secured just one victory and the remaining two matches ended with no result.

ENG-W vs SL-W Match Details

Date: 11th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium 

Live Streaming: Fancode

ENG-W vs SL-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters ENG-W vs SL-W

• Heather Knight (ENG-W) - 79 runs in this tournament 

• Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W) - 43 runs in this tournament 

• Amy Jones (ENG-W) - 41 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler ENG-W vs SL-W

• Sophie Ecclestone (ENG-W) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Linsey Smith (ENG-W) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Charlie Dean (ENG-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

ENG-W vs SL-W Recent Performance

ENG-W vs SL-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If ENG-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 55-60 Runs

• First Innings score prediction - ENG-W is expected to score 250- 270 runs

• Result prediction- ENG-W will win the match by 50-60 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 40-45 Runs

• First Innings score prediction- SL-W is expected to score 200-210 runs

• Result prediction- ENG-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

Who will hit the Most Sixes?

Who will hit the most sixes for England Women in the match: Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver

Who will hit the most sixes for Sri Lanka Women in the match: Chamari Atapattu and Nilakshi de Silva

Who will hit the Most Fours?

Who will hit the most fours for England Women Women in the match: Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont 

Who will hit the most fours for Sri Lanka Women in the match: Chamari Atapattu and Kavisha Dilhari

ENG-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XI

England Women (ENG-W) Playing XI 

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (WK), Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Playing XI 

Chamari Atapattu, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.

ENG-W vs SL-W Complete Squad

England Women - 

Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Sri Lanka Women -

Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.

ENG-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

England Women to win

We predict that England Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Nat Sciver Brunt, Tammy Beaumont and Linsey Smith will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – ENG-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s ENG-W vs SL-W match?

A: The match will be played at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo 

Q2. Who will win today’s ENG-W vs SL-W match?

A: According to today's match prediction, England Women are the favorites to win the 12th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

Q3. What is the weather forecast for the ENG-W vs SL-W match?

A: The weather is expected to be clear with no chances of rain and ideal conditions for cricket.

Q4. Who are the key players to watch in today’s match?

A: Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver and Sophie Ecclestone for England; Chamari Atapattu, Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama for Sri Lanka.

ENG-W vs SL-W 12th ODI Match Preview:

England Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the 12th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. The England Women's team is currently in 2nd place on the points table with 4 points. They won the last ODI against Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets. Heather Knight was the highest run scorer for England Women, scoring 79 runs, while Natalie Sciver contributed 32 runs off 41 balls. Sophie Ecclestone bowled well and took 3 wickets.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka is struggling with their poor form. Their second match ended with no result, and before that, they lost their first game against India Women by 59 runs (DLS Method). Skipper Chamari Atapattu played a knock of 43 runs, and Nilakshi de Silva scored 35 runs off 29 balls. In the bowling department, Inoka Ranaweera bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets, while Udeshika Prabodhani took 2 wickets. To keep their hopes alive in the tournament, this is a do-or-die contest for SL-W.

ENG-W vs SL-W Recent Performance:

ENG-W vs SL-W ICC Women's World Cup, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup, 2025
• Match: ENG-W vs SL-W Match 12 ODI
• Date: 11 Oct. 2025
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar Fan Code app.

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

ENG-W vs SL-W Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast for this match doesn’t look promising, as rain is expected to interrupt play. The temperature is likely to hover around 30.0°C. Based on previous records, the average score at this venue ranges between 214 and 252 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to spin, suggesting a Low-scoring encounter

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka Stats: 

R.Premadasa Stadium, pitch favours the Spinners. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

England Women (ENG-W) Probable 11:

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (WK), Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Probable 11:

Chamari Atapattu, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

ENG-W vs SL-W- Top Picks from England Women

ENG-W vs SL-W- Top Picks from Sri Lanka Women

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Heather Knight (ENG-W) played a match-winning knock of 79 runs in the previous match. She will be a profitable pick for this match as well.

Natalie Sciver (ENG-W) is an experienced all-rounder. She has scored 32 runs and taken 2 wickets for England Women in this tournament.

Chamari Atapattu (SL-W) is a key batter from SL-W. She scored 43 runs and took 1 wicket against IND-W. She will be a must-own pick for this match.

Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W) is the backbone of the SL-W bowling unit. She has taken 4 wickets so far in this tournament.

ENG-W vs SL-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ENG-W vs SL-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

ENG-W is expected to win this match. Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver are both in excellent form for England Women, while the Bangladesh team is struggling with their batting. England Women's batting and bowling seem stronger, giving them a better chance of winning.

ENG-W vs SL-W 12th ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the ENG-W vs SL-W match today?

England Women (ENG-W) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

England Women.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 team?

Inoka Ranaweera, Natalie Sciver, Chamari Atapattu, Inoka Ranaweera and Kavisha Dilhari

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 214 and 252 runs.

England Women (ENG W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match No. 12 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, October 11. The English outfit captained by Heather Knight has been in terrific form thus far, winning both of their opening matches with ease and sitting second on the points table. England’s versatility and experience is strengthening their case as one of the main title contenders this year. 

Sri Lanka Women, under the captaincy of Chamari Athapaththu, are still chasing their first victory of the competition. Sri Lanka suffered a loss in their opening match against India, followed by a washout against Australia in their second match, leaving them with just one point. The batting line-up from the island nation will need to be more consistent if they are to put England’s strong bowling attack to the test. 

England have dominated Sri Lanka historically, with their head-to-head statistics proving this further. Sri Lanka will need a spirited performance from their captain and senior players to stun the opposition in Colombo. The tournament is moving quickly now, and both teams will be keen to fortify their position on the table, and build some momentum.

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

England Women have a dominant record over Sri Lanka Women, having won most of their past encounters convincingly across formats.

• Matches Played: 20
• ENG-W Won: 17
• SL-W Won: 1
• No Result: 2

ENG-W vs SL-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has seen teams that bat first have success, as the first-innings scores are usually high and can be decisive.

• Total Matches: 181
• Matches won batting first: 100
• Matches won bowling first: 69
• Average 1st Innings Score: 232
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 190
• Highest Total: 375/5 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest Total: 50/10 (15.2 overs) by SL vs IND
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/4 (48.3 overs) by SL vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 170/10 (49.2 overs) by WI-W vs SL-W

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ENG-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women (ENG-W): Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W): Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of eleven matches, the points table looks like this: