England ended their Pakistan ODI Tri-Series campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on October 29, 2026. Ben Duckett's 167 off 132 balls anchored a total of 386 for 5, while Liam Dawson's 4/49 helped close out a chase that Pavan Rathnayake's 118 had kept alive.
Match Summary: England's Numbers at a Glance
The sixth match of the series was a dead rubber for England, who were already eliminated. The result still ended a run of three consecutive defeats.
England's total of 386 for 5 proved 55 runs too many for Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 331.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|
| England | 386/5 | Won by 55 runs |
| Sri Lanka | 331 all out | Lost by 55 runs |
Ben Duckett's 167: Batting Analysis
Duckett struck 167 off 132 balls, a strike rate of 126.52. That innings made up 43.3 percent of England's total of 386.
He also made back-to-back centuries in the tri-series. He finished with two hundreds in as many innings at Gaddafi Stadium during the tournament.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Runs | 167 |
| Balls faced | 132 |
| Strike rate | 126.52 |
| Share of team total | 43.3% |
| Hundreds at Gaddafi Stadium (this series) | 2 in 2 innings |
Tom Banton and the Supporting Cast
Tom Banton made 74 at the top of the order. Together, Duckett and Banton scored 241 runs, or 62.4 percent of the innings.
Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox and Sam Curran added useful cameos. These lifted the total beyond what the opening pair had built.
Sri Lanka's Chase: Rathnayake's 118 Off 77
Pavan Rathnayake was Sri Lanka's most productive batter. He scored 118 off 77 balls, a strike rate of 153.25.
His runs made up 35.7 percent of Sri Lanka's 331. The remaining batters contributed 213 runs between them.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Ben Duckett (ENG) | 167 | 132 | 126.52 |
| Pavan Rathnayake (SL) | 118 | 77 | 153.25 |
The Turning Point
Rathnayake's partnership gave the chase momentum through the middle overs. The target of 386 looked reachable while he was at the crease.
Liam Dawson dismissed him as he attempted a sweep shot. Sri Lanka's innings lost shape from that point and ended 55 runs short.
England's Bowling: Dawson Leads the Attack
Dawson was the pick of the England bowlers with 4/49 in 10 overs. His economy rate was 4.90, well below the scoring rate required in the chase.
For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando took two wickets. Eshan Malinga went for 101 runs in 10 overs, an economy rate of 10.10 for one wicket.
| Bowler | Team | Figures | Overs | Economy |
|---|
| Liam Dawson | England | 4/49 | 10 | 4.90 |
| Eshan Malinga | Sri Lanka | 1/101 | 10 | 10.10 |
Historical Context: 386 Versus 429
On October 22, 2026, England scored 429 against Sri Lanka in an earlier meeting. They could not defend that total.
This time they scored 43 runs fewer and won by 55. The contrast suggests that bowling control mattered more than the size of the total.
| Date | England Total | Outcome |
|---|
| October 22, 2026 | 429 | Total not defended |
| October 29, 2026 | 386/5 | Won by 55 runs |
Key Takeaways
Duckett's output was the central driver, supported by a 241-run contribution from the top two scorers. Dawson's spell and the wicket of Rathnayake decided the chase.
The win did not change England's elimination. It did give them a victory in the group stage and showed a defendable batting template at Gaddafi Stadium.