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Net SPE-Brunt He was called “incredible” after his record-breaking century England till 89 run overs Sri Lanka,
The England captain became the first batsman in ICC Women’s World Cup history to score her fifth century as she scored a brilliant 117 off as many balls.
Sciver-Brunt also took two wickets, as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164 and England secured their third consecutive win.
Commenting on her match-winning innings, Tammy Beaumont, who scored 32 off 29 balls, said of Sciver-Brunt: “She’s unbelievable. She doesn’t feel the pressure when she’s batting.”
“She started aggressively when the ball was skidding and then kept her composure and changed the lower order. It shows how good she is and how lucky we are to have her in the team.”
When Sciver-Brunt was on three runs, Udeshika Prabodhini dropped her catch and the Sri Lankan team had to face trouble.
he passed 10th ODI She became the fifth woman to score a century off 110 balls – and celebrated by raising her bat in tribute to her young son. theoWho was watching from the stand.
Sciver-Brint hit seven fours in total – including a hat-trick of consecutive fours in the final over – as well as two sixes to put England in the driving seat, before Sophie Ecclestone produced a brilliant performance with the ball, taking four for 17.
“She’s fantastic, isn’t she?” Ecclestone’s Sciver-Brunt said.
“To be able to hand him the ball and not give away too many runs and take four wickets is very special.
“But from the moment she came into the team at 16, we knew we had something special on our hands.
“She has really grown over the last few months and we have challenged her to improve and make a mark for the team and herself and I’m really happy for her.”
England will play Pakistan on Wednesday before additional group tests against India, Australia and New Zealand.