England Women’s Cricket team defeated Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket team by 100 runs at Manuka Oval, Canberra on 7th March 2009. The Player of the Match was Claire Taylor of England. She faced 95 deliveries and smashed 101 runs. Her knock included 10 boundaries. As a fielder, she took 1 catch. 
Good partnerships
Earlier, Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to field first. The England Women’s opening pair, Caroline Atkins and Sarah Taylor struck an opening partnership of 80 runs in 16.3 overs. Sarah Taylor departed to the pavilion when she was caught by Chamari Kumarihami off the bowling of Shashikala Siriwardene. Claire Taylor and Atkins increased the score to 152 at the end of 26.2 overs. Atkins was bowled by Eshani Kaushalya when she had scored 50 runs in 85 deliveries with the assistance of 3 boundaries. Claire Taylor was ably assisted by Charlotte Edwards who made 27 and Lydia Greenway who remained unbeaten on 32. England Women received 25 extras due to wayward Sri Lankan bowling. At the end of 50 overs, England Women piled up 277 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.
Unsuccessful efforts
Sri Lanka Women displayed an opening partnership of 48 runs in 14.2 overs. Dedunu de Silva contributed 27 runs and Chamari Kumarihami scored 15. Hiruka Fernando chipped in with 26 runs but required 67 deliveries to get those. The required run rate was perpetually rising and Sri Lanka never looked in a commanding position. Suwini de Alwis hammered 37 runs in 50 deliveries and became the top scorer for Sri Lanka Women. The team received 20 extras but could reach a score of 177 for 7 wickets in 50 overs.