Duckett’s 167 Powers England to Consolation Win Over Sri Lanka in Lahore

England closed their Pakistan ODI tri-series campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, ending a run of three straight defeats.

Ben Duckett was the star of the show, striking 167 off 132 balls as England piled up 386 for five. Tom Banton supported him with 74 at the top of the order, giving England a platform that ultimately proved far beyond Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 331 in reply. Pavan Rathnayake kept the chase alive with 118 off 77 balls and Kusal Mendis added 89, but once Rathnayake departed, the innings lost its shape and England closed out the win.

Duckett sets the tone

Duckett controlled the innings from the start, finding the boundary regularly and keeping the scoreboard moving even as partners came and went. His hundred gave England the belief to push well past 350.

A consolation, not a rescue

The result came too late to save England tournament — they were already out of final contention — but it at least ensured they did not leave the group stage empty-handed, and left-arm spinner Liam Dawson finished with four for 49.

Source: BJ Sports