- England ended their three-match series with a consolation win against Sri Lanka. Ben Duckett’s 167 off 132 balls took England to 386 at the Gaddafi Stadium, where they beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the sixth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series.
- Ben Duckett (Photo by Michael Steele/) England concluded their Pakistan ODI Tri-Series campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 29, 2026.
- The sixth game of the series ended in a draw for England, who had already been eliminated from the competition, but the victory ended a run of three consecutive defeats before the game and gave the team a positive outcome heading into the group stage.
England ended their three-match series with a consolation win against Sri Lanka. Ben Duckett’s 167 off 132 balls took England to 386 at the Gaddafi Stadium, where they beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the sixth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series.
Ben Duckett (Photo by Michael Steele/) England concluded their Pakistan ODI Tri-Series campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 29, 2026. The sixth game of the series ended in a draw for England, who had already been eliminated from the competition, but the victory ended a run of three consecutive defeats before the game and gave the team a positive outcome heading into the group stage. Ben Duckett was the standout performer with the bat, hitting 167 off 132 balls as England scored 386 for 5 in his allotted overs.
Tom Banton provided strong support at the top of the order, contributing 74 runs and helping England set the platform for a monumental score that was ultimately unattainable for Sri Lanka. The visitors were bowled out for 331 in reply, giving England a 55-run victory. Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox and Sam Curran contributed significantly with important guest pearances.
While Asitha Fernando took two wickets, Eshan Malinga had a day to remember and finished with figures of 1/101 in 10 overs. Duckett’s innings had added significance given his record at the venue. The left-hander scored two consecutive centuries in all three series and ended the tournament at the Gaddafi Stadium with two centuries in as many innings.
At the start of the competition, England had scored 429 points in a previous encounter against Sri Lanka on October 22, 2026, but were unable to defend that score. This consolation win at least ensured that England did not leave the group stage without a win. What brought Pavan Rathnayake to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka’s main batting contribution came from Pavan Rathnayake, who hit 118 off 77 balls and gave the chase real momentum throughout the middle overs. His innings kept Sri Lanka in contention for much of their reply and the target of 386 seemed within reach as he remained on the field. However, the partnership ended when Liam Dawson dismissed him with a long-range shot.
Rathnayake’s departure was a turning point as Sri Lanka’s chasers subsequently lost out and were eventually bowled out by 331 runs, losing 55 runs to England’s total. For England, Dawson was the chosen bowler. The left-arm spinner finished the game with an excellent performance of 4/49 in 10 overs.
