Duckett's 167 leads England to tri-series win over Sri Lanka

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 17:13 · Archive

Ben Duckett scored 167 as England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs in their final tri-series match in Lahore.

Ben Duckett struck 167 off 132 balls as England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs in their final tri-series match in Lahore. England batted first and accumulated 386 for five, with opener Tom Banton adding 74 in a first-wicket partnership of 163 runs.

It was Duckett's second consecutive century and his third in four innings at the Gaddafi Stadium. His performance came after a subdued knock of 29 in England's previous match against Sri Lanka, when they failed to defend 429.

Sri Lanka's chase remained competitive throughout. Pavan Rathnayake again proved difficult to dismiss, scoring 118 off 77 balls, his second successive century against England. Kusal Mendis contributed 89 as Sri Lanka kept pace with the required run-rate and needed 87 runs from the final ten overs.

England's bowlers held their nerve when it mattered. Liam Dawson took four wickets for 49 runs, claiming the crucial scalp of Rathnayake in the 45th over. Sri Lanka then lost their last five wickets for just 16 runs and were all out for 331.

The victory marked England's first win in seven ODIs in Pakistan. They had previously squandered seemingly unlosable positions in their last two matches of the tri-series. Sri Lanka had already secured a place in the final against Pakistan, making this a dead rubber.

How it is being reported

• England end miserable tri-series on a high with win over Sri Lanka after Ben Duckett heroicsEngland finally got a win on the board in Pakistan by beating Sri Lanka on ThursdayIndependent Sport · 29 Oct, 16:48
• Duckett and Dawson steer England to victory over Sri Lanka in tri-series farewellDuckett hits superb 167 as England make 386 in Lahore Dawson takes four wickets to deny Sri Lankan chase Not this time. Sri Lanka threatened a repeat of Rawalpindi last week , and a target of 387 in Lahore was within reach. Pavan Rathnayake was the thorn again with another century, but Ben Duckett’s epic was not in vain. The left-hander struck 167 before Liam Dawson took four wickets, setting up a consolation victory for England in this tri-series. Sri Lanka had already booked their place in Saturday’s final against Pakistan but looked on course to take this dead rubber, too. With 87 runs…The Guardian · 29 Oct, 16:46
• Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation winBen Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.BBC News · 29 Oct, 16:37
• England finally get tri-series win as Ben Duckett heroics help see off Sri LankaDuckett recorded yet another century in Lahore.Independent Sport · 29 Oct, 16:17
• Duckett, Dawson star as England hold off Sri Lanka for consolation winBen Duckett fired the highest score of his ODI career to help England end a disappointing tri-series campaign with a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka in Lahore.Sky Sports · 29 Oct, 16:10
• 'Amazing innings!' - Duckett stars for England with marvellous 167!Take a look at the best bits from Ben Duckett's impressive 167 haul against Sri Lanka during the ODI tri-series.Sky Sports · 29 Oct, 11:23

In this story: Ben Duckett · England · Sri Lanka · Lahore · Tom Banton · Pavan Rathnayake · Liam Dawson · Pakistan

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