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Sciver-Brunt Nears 1,000-Run Milestone Ahead of Australia Showdown
22 Oct
Summary
- Nat Sciver-Brunt just 4 runs away from 1,000 ICC Women's World Cup runs
- Sophie Ecclestone 2 wickets away from becoming 2nd highest wicket-taker for England
- Australia and England top the points table with 9 points each
As the 2025-26 ICC Women's World Cup nears its semifinals, the upcoming match between Australia and England on October 22nd, 2025, promises to be a gripping affair. Both teams have already qualified for the knockouts, occupying the top two spots in the points table with 9 points each.
However, the match holds additional significance as several cricketers approach significant milestones. England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt stands just 4 runs away from becoming the third batter from her country to enter the elite 1,000-run club in the Women's World Cup. She has scored 996 runs in 21 innings across 23 matches, averaging 55.33 with a strike rate of almost 97.
Additionally, England spinner Sophie Ecclestone is just 2 wickets away from becoming the second-highest wicket-taker for her country in women's ODIs, surpassing former pacer JL Gunn's tally of 136 wickets. Ecclestone currently has 135 wickets in 79 ODIs at an impressive average of 19.20.
These individual achievements, coupled with the high-stakes clash between the two powerhouses, are sure to make the upcoming match a thrilling affair for cricket fans around the world.
