Englandis an all-round star of Nat Sciver-Brunt Once again performing on a brilliant stage, he played a brilliant inning of 117 runs in 117 balls. Sri Lanka in Colombo during ICC Women’s World Cup 2025His fluent strokeplay and calm composure took England to a competitive score of 253/9 in 50 overs. Going into a difficult situation of 49/2, he rebuilt the innings with important partnerships and punished loose balls. Despite the early lifeline, she capitalized in classic fashion to register her 5th World Cup century, the most by any cricketer in Women’s World Cup ODI history. This innings not only took England over but also added another brilliant chapter to his record-laden career.
Women’s World Cup 2025, England vs SL: Nate Sciver-Brunt knocks right
Sciver-Brunt displayed her trademark blend of timing and intent, structuring her innings beautifully after early setbacks. When England was tottering, he made an important partnership of 60 runs with the captain heather knight Before proceeding with the attack. His batting pace changed gears effortlessly, starting with patience and ending with calculated aggression. In particular, he was removed early Udeshika Prabodhini Just three, a moment that proved costly for Sri Lanka. Taking full advantage, Sciver-Brunt hit boundaries in all directions with nine fours and two sixes. Prabodhini eventually dismissed him, but not before the damage was done. His innings of 117 was a perfect blend of patience, poise and power, a defining innings of England’s campaign.
women’s world cup 2025eng vs sl: Achievements and records galore for Sciver-Brunt
This century brought Sciver-Brunt’s World Cup total to 954 runs in 21 matches at a remarkable average of 59.62, making her the 8th highest run-scorer in Women’s World Cup history, surpassing Australia’s Meg Lanning (948 runs). This was her 10th century in Women’s ODI, cementing her position as England’s second-highest century scorer after Tammy Beaumont (12). Overall, he now has 4,241 runs in 124 ODIs at an impressive average of 47.12, with 25 fifties to his name. Against Sri Lanka, she has been particularly impressive, scoring 523 runs in 12 matches at an impressive average of 74.71. Her consistency, particularly in ICC tournaments, underlines why she is considered one of the most complete batsmen in modern women’s cricket.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Another day where π Nate Skriver delivers for his team. Currently the MVP of women’s cricket.
– Arfan (@Im__Arfan) 11 October 2025
What a sweet devotion towards your child. Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrates after scoring a brilliant century. Undisputed.
– Lavanya ποΈπ₯π©π»βπ» (@lav_narayanan) 11 October 2025
The hyperbole is about to end for some of these players
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine.Who else?..
– Georgie HeathποΈ (@GeorgieHeath27) 11 October 2025
Will Nate Sciver-Brunt or Ellyse Perry go down as the greatest all-rounders of this generation?
– No Context County Cricket (@NoContextCounty) 11 October 2025
Another great performance from our skipper.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt ππ#engvssri pic.twitter.com/DbJEaUSerZ
– England’s Barmy Army π΄Τ emotional 11 October 2025
Only two players in ODI history have combined consistency and aggression so well at the No. 4 batting position; Average of over 50 and score above 90 after 50+ innings:
AB de Villiers: 53.1 average, 98.64 strike rate
Nat Sciver-Brunt: 55.9 average, 99.16 strike rate pic.twitter.com/QTIvP40OIF– Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) 11 October 2025
Nat Sciver did well and really took the game away from Sri Lanka here. #CWC25
– Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) 11 October 2025
ODI century #10 for Nat Sciver-Brunt.
His 5th in ODI World Cup. pic.twitter.com/LeNVNzMAHU
– Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) 11 October 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt, what a legend!
117(117) including 9 fours and 2 sixes against Sri Lanka β a sensational innings from the England captain in the World Cup.
This is his 5th century in the ODI World Cup.#ENGvSL #ENGvsSL #ENGWvSLE #ENGWvsSLW #WomensWorldCup #CWC2025 #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/l9UOGlcSwf
-Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) 11 October 2025
π Nat Sciver-Brunt scores record-breaking fifth ODI World Cup century!
She became the top female centurion in the history of CWC!#CWC25 #ENGWvSLW #ENGvSL #Cricket #womensworldcup2025 #NatSciverBrunt pic.twitter.com/9DSHtr9QcB
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 11 October 2025
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