Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record one-day international century propelled England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo.

The England captain became the first batter to record a fifth hundred in Women’s World Cup history as she fired a magnificent 117 off as many deliveries.

Sciver-Brunt’s knock helped England reach 253 for nine from their 50 overs before Sophie Ecclestone starred with the ball, ending with figures of four wickets for 17, as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 164.

The victory was England’s third in a row as they moved to the top of the table, while Sri Lanka remain winless.

Sciver-Brunt was dropped on three by Udeshika Prabodhani and that mistake came back to haunt the hosts.

There were cameos at the top of the England order, with Tammy Beaumont (32 off 29 deliveries

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