England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Lahore

England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Lahore on October 29, closing its Pakistan ODI Tri-Series campaign with a win after the team had already been eliminated. England made 386 for five in 50 overs, then bowled Sri Lanka out for 331. Ben Duckett led England’s innings with 167 from 132 balls, while Tom Banton scored 74. Their opening partnership added 163 runs, giving England a strong platform. Duckett’s innings included 24 fours, and he reached his sixth ODI century. It was his second successive century in the series, following his 105 against Pakistan. England continued to score after Banton’s dismissal. Harry Brook made 44, while Jordan Cox scored 43 and Will Jacks added 30. England finished with 386 for five, setting Sri Lanka a target of 387. Sri Lanka’s chase lost an early wicket but was kept in contention by contributions from Kusal Mendis, who made 89, and Pavan Rathnayake. Rathnayake scored 118 from 77 balls, his second successive century against England, and held the innings together as wickets fell around him. Liam Dawson took four wickets for 49 runs in 10 overs, including Rathnayake’s wicket. Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for 331 in 45.1 overs. The result...