Women's World Cup, 2008-09

At Manuka Oval, Canberra, March 7, 2009. England won by 100 runs. Toss: Sri Lanka. England 277-5 (50 overs) (S. J. Taylor 38, C. M. G. Atkins 50, S. C. Taylor 101, L. S. Greenway 32*); Sri Lanka 177-7 (50 overs) (S. P. de Alwis 37; L. A. Marsh 3-31). England 2 pts. Player of the Match: S. C. Taylor

England opened their campaign with a convincing victory after Claire Taylor scored her eighth one-day international century; she hit ten fours in 95 balls. England seamer Jenny Gunn and Sri Lankan off-spinner Rose Fernando were subsequently reported for suspect actions.