Ben Duckett century guides England past Sri Lanka

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 18:09 · Archive

Ben Duckett's 167 helped England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in a tri-series match in Lahore.

Ben Duckett's second consecutive century, a career-best 167 off 132 balls, propelled England to 386 in their tri-series match against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday. This was England's highest-ever ODI score at the Gaddafi Stadium. Sri Lanka were set a target after Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field.

In reply, Sri Lanka reached 331 all out. Pavan Rathnayake scored 118 off 77 balls before falling to left-arm spinner Liam Dawson in the 45th over. Kusal Mendis made 89 off 71 balls and added an 84-run stand with Avishka Fernando, who scored 48. Joe Root took Mendis with a caught-behind delivery while Mendis attempted to sweep. England claimed the last three Sri Lankan wickets for three runs.

Dawson finished with a career-best 4-49. England won by 55 runs, marking their first ODI victory in Pakistan since 2005. However, the win came after England had already lost their first three games in the tournament, eliminating them from contention for Saturday's final.

How it is being reported

• Big Ben hundred in England's consolation ODI triumphAnother ton from Ben Duckett and Liam Dawson's career-best 4-49 have earned England a consolation victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series tournament.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 17:42
• Big Ben hundred in England's consolation ODI triumphAnother ton from Ben Duckett and Liam Dawson's career-best 4-49 have earned England a consolation victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series tournament.The West Australian · 29 Oct, 17:42

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

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