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England Triumphs Over Sri Lanka in World Cup Clash

10/11/2025

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Summary

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England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in Colombo at the World Cup 2025.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 117 off 117 balls, her fifth World Cup century—the most by any woman.
England posted 253/9 as Inoka Ranaweera took three wickets for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 as Sophie Ecclestone took four wickets and Chamari Athapaththu was stretchered off but later returned.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup took place in England from June 20 to July 28, 1973, featuring seven teams, including England and Australia. England won the tournament, securing 20 points in a round-robin format. This landmark event, organized by Jack Hayward, paved the way for future competitions and highlighted the growing prominence of women's cricket, inspiring generations of female athletes.

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Story summary

England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in Colombo at the World Cup 2025.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 117 off 117 balls, her fifth World Cup century—the most by any woman.
England posted 253/9 as Inoka Ranaweera took three wickets for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 as Sophie Ecclestone took four wickets and Chamari Athapaththu was stretchered off but later returned.

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