ENG-W vs SL-W 12th Match Highlights of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
England Continue Their Winning Streak
England Women extended their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 89-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in the 12th match of the tournament. The game, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, showcased England’s depth in both batting and bowling as they completely outplayed Sri Lanka in all departments. With this win, England climbed to the top of the table with three wins in as many games. So Let’s take a look at ENG-W vs SL-W 12th Match Highlights.
Sciver-Brunt’s Captain’s Knock Steals the Show
Leading from the front, Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a batting masterclass, scoring a stunning 117 runs. Coming in early after the openers’ brisk start, she stabilized the innings, built crucial partnerships, and accelerated brilliantly in the final overs. This century was extra special for her — her first as captain in a World Cup — highlighting her consistency and leadership.
Her knock set the tone for England’s total of 253 runs, ensuring they had a strong platform to defend. Despite Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintaining discipline early on, they struggled to contain Sciver-Brunt once she found her rhythm.
Ecclestone Spins a Web Around Sri Lanka
In the second innings, Sophie Ecclestone delivered a magical spell that turned the match decisively in England’s favor. Introduced in the 19th over, the left-arm spinner tore through the Sri Lankan middle order with impeccable accuracy and control. She ended with match-winning figures of 4 wickets for just 10 runs, completely derailing the chase.
At one point, her spell read 7 overs, 3 maidens, 6 runs, and 4 wickets, showcasing her dominance on a pitch that assisted spin. Her performance reaffirmed why she’s regarded as one of the best spinners in world cricket.
Sri Lanka’s Missed Opportunities
Sri Lanka started the chase confidently, reaching 89/1, but a familiar collapse followed once spin came into play. Chamari Athapaththu, who has been carrying the team’s batting, admitted after the game that dropped catches and poor shot selection cost them dearly. The missed catch of Sciver-Brunt early on proved to be a turning point.
Sri Lanka’s struggles against spin continued — they now average just 13.25 against slow bowling in this tournament. Despite flashes of promise, they’ll need major improvements to stay alive in the competition.
England on Top
This win marked England’s 11th straight victory over Sri Lanka in ODIs, emphasizing their dominance in the rivalry. With a balanced side firing in all areas, they look well on course for a semifinal berth. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, must regroup quickly before their next crucial match.
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