England Beat Sri Lanka by 55 Runs as Ben Duckett Stars with 167

Lahore: England produced an impressive performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in an ODI tri-series match in Lahore, Pakistan. Batting first, England posted a formidable total of 386/5 in 50 overs. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 331 in 45.1 overs.

Ben Duckett was the standout performer for England, scoring a magnificent 167 off 132 balls. Tom Banton contributed 74 off 75 deliveries as the pair put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.

Ben Duckett Leads England's Batting Charge

Duckett struck 24 boundaries during his explosive innings of 167. Banton supported him with 74 runs, including eight fours and two sixes.

Captain Harry Brook added 44 off 34 balls, while Will Jacks scored 30 off 21 deliveries and Jordan Cox contributed 43 off 27 balls. Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 21 off 12 balls.

England finished their innings at 386/5, setting Sri Lanka a challenging target of 387 runs.

Pavan Rathnayake's Century Keeps Sri Lanka in the Contest

Sri Lanka struggled to maintain momentum during the chase, but Pavan Rathnayake produced an outstanding innings of 118 off 77 balls to keep his team in contention.

Kusal Mendis scored 89 off 71 deliveries, while Avishka Fernando contributed 48 off 50 balls. Sahan Arachchige added 30 off 24 deliveries.

Despite these contributions, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 331 in 45.1 overs, handing England a 55-run victory.

Liam Dawson Leads England's Bowling Attack

Liam Dawson played a crucial role with the ball, taking four wickets for 49 runs in his 10 overs. Sonny Baker claimed two wickets, while Sam Curran, Henry Crocombe and Joe Root took one wicket each.

For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando picked up two wickets, while Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga and Dasun Shanaka claimed one wicket apiece.

England Secure a Convincing Victory

England's success was built on a powerful batting performance followed by effective bowling. Duckett's outstanding century and Dawson's four-wicket haul proved decisive in securing the 55-run win.

Match Result: England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs.