Ben Duckett's 150+ Score Leads England to Victory Over Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series

Match Overview and Result

England secured a 55-run victory against Sri Lanka in a completed ODI tri-series match held in Lahore. Batting first, England posted a total of 386/5 in their allotted overs. In response, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 331 in 45.1 overs.

England Innings: Duckett and Banton Shine

• Ben Duckett starred with a brilliant knock of 167 runs from 132 balls, featuring 24 boundaries.
• Tom Banton supported well at the top with 74 runs from 75 deliveries, sharing a 163-run opening partnership with Duckett.
• Captain Harry Brook added 44 runs, Jordan Cox contributed 43, and Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 21 as England reached 387 as a target.
• Sri Lanka's bowling attack saw Asitha Fernando claim 2 wickets, while Dilshan Madushanka and Dasun Shanaka picked up one wicket each.

Sri Lanka Run Chase and Bowling Performance

• Pawan Rathnayake scored a notable 118 runs from 77 balls, hitting 15 fours and a six, but his century could not guide his team to victory.
• Captain Kusal Mendis contributed 89 runs off 71 balls with 8 fours and 5 skies, while Avishka Fernando made 48.
• For England, Liam Dawson was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 49 runs in 10 overs, dismantling the middle order.
• Sunny Baker took 2 wickets, and Sam Curran and Henry Crocombe claimed one wicket each.

Upcoming Fixture

The final of the ODI tri-series is scheduled between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on October 31 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

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