LAHORE: England put up a commanding batting display in the final match of the tri-series, setting Sri Lanka a formidable target of 386 runs.
Batting first, England posted a massive total of 386 runs for the loss of five wickets.
The English innings was anchored by a magnificent 163-run opening partnership.
Opener Ben Duckett led the charge with a stellar knock of 167 runs from 132 deliveries, while Tom Banton contributed 74 runs.
Captain Harry Brook added a solid 44 runs, and Jordan Cox chipped in with 43.
For Sri Lanka, Fernando claimed two wickets, while Dasun Shanaka, Madushanka, and Eshan Malinga picked up one wicket each.
Malinga had a rough outing, conceding 101 runs in his 10 overs.
In response, Sri Lanka’s chase has begun, with opener Kamindu Mendis already dismissed for four runs.
It is worth noting that both Sri Lanka and Pakistan have already qualified for the tri-series final.
England vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head Record
The One Day International rivalry between England and Sri Lanka stands as one of the most competitive contests in modern cricket history, characterized by tightly contested series across different conditions.
According to comprehensive statistics from ESPNcricinfo, the two teams have faced each other in 86 ODI matches.
England holds a narrow historical edge, securing 42 victories, while Sri Lanka has closely followed with 40 wins.
Additionally, 1 match has ended in a tie, and 3 encounters yielded no result.
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Over four decades of bilateral and multi-team encounters including high-scoring thrillers on neutral venues and memorable World Cup clashes—the slim margin between the two sides highlights how unpredictable and evenly matched this fixture remains.
The previous match between the two sides turned out to be a stunner as England set the biggest total in the history of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in ODIs.
But Sri Lanka chased it down setting a record of the surpassing the second highest total in the history of ODI cricket.
