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England clinches 55-run consolation win over Sri Lanka in Lahore

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Core Event: England defeat Sri Lanka in a dead-rubber ODI

England posted the highest ever ODI total at the Gaddafi Stadium, 386/5, and bowled out Sri Lanka for 331, securing a 55-run victory. Ben Duckett’s career-best 167 off 132 balls anchored the innings, while Liam Dawson claimed four wickets for 49 runs, including the decisive dismissal of Pavan Rathnayake for 118.

BBC NewsAssociated PressSri Lanka vs England: Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson deliver ODI career bests for Harry Brook's side in consolation 55-run win ESPNEngland finally get tri-series win as Ben Duckett heroics help see off Sri Lanka The Guardian

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Background & Context

The match was the final group-stage fixture of the one-day international tri-series staged in Pakistan, featuring England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. England entered the game already eliminated after three consecutive losses, including a historic 429-run total that Sri Lanka chased successfully a week earlier. Sri Lanka had already secured a place in the tournament final, having defeated Pakistan in the preceding match.

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to reach tri-series final, England eliminated Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan In Lahore To Reach ODI Tri-Series Final, Eliminating England: 12 outlets compared The GuardianBBC NewsAssociated PressESPNThe GuardianEngland eliminated from ODI tri-series as Sri Lanka's bowlers dominate in victory against Pakistan to book final spot

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Watch highlights from the first session, where England set the highest-ever ODI score at Gaddafi Stadium against Sri Lanka
Watch highlights from the first session, where England set the highest-ever ODI score at Gaddafi Stadium against Sri LankaPhoto: skysports
Highlights from Sri Lanka's astonishing comeback victory over England in their previous group match
Highlights from Sri Lanka's astonishing comeback victory over England in their previous group matchPhoto: skysports
Take a look at the best bits from Ben Duckett's impressive 167 haul against Sri Lanka during the ODI tri-series
Take a look at the best bits from Ben Duckett's impressive 167 haul against Sri Lanka during the ODI tri-seriesPhoto: skysports
England's Liam Dawson celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Avishka Fernando
England's Liam Dawson celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Avishka FernandoPhoto: theguardian
England’s Sonny Baker celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis (K.M. Chaudary/AP)
England’s Sonny Baker celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis (K.M. Chaudary/AP)Photo: thisislocallondon
Take a look at Sri Lanka's massive batting mix-up against England, where Wellalage was run out
Take a look at Sri Lanka's massive batting mix-up against England, where Wellalage was run outPhoto: skysports
Ben Duckett hit another century in Lahore (K.M. Chaudary/AP)
Ben Duckett hit another century in Lahore (K.M. Chaudary/AP)Photo: thisislocallondon
Ben Duckett plays a shot on his way to a rapid-fire 167 in Lahore
Ben Duckett plays a shot on his way to a rapid-fire 167 in LahorePhoto: theguardian

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Data & Statistics

  • England batting: 386/5 (50 overs) – Duckett 167, Tom Banton 74, Harry Brook 44.
ESPN
  • Key partnerships: 163-run opening stand (Duckett–Banton, 25 overs); 107-run third-wicket stand (Duckett–Brook, 75 balls).
ESPN
  • Sri Lanka batting: 331 all out (45.1 overs) – Pavan Rathnayake 118, Kusal Mendis 89, Avishka Fernando 48.
England finally get tri-series win as Ben Duckett heroics help see off Sri Lanka
  • Bowling figures: Liam Dawson 4-49 (10 overs); Asitha Fernando 2-63 (10 overs); Dilshan Madushanka 1-34 (5 overs) for Sri Lanka; Eshan Malinga 1-101 (10 overs).
Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan In Lahore To Reach ODI Tri-Series Final, Eliminating England: 12 outlets compared
  • England’s run-rate in the final ten overs was 9.4 runs per over, adding 94 runs.
ESPN

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What’s Next

  • England will travel to Australia for a warm-up 50-over match against a Western Australia XI on November 7, followed by a three-match ODI series starting November 13 and a five-match T20 series beginning November 21.
Sri Lanka vs England: Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson deliver ODI career bests for Harry Brook's side in consolation 55-run win
  • Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the tri-series final on October 31, after securing their place with an eight-wicket victory over the hosts.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to reach tri-series final, England eliminated