Ben Duckett hits 167 as England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs
Duckett's 167 leads England to a 55-run win over Sri Lanka, though the team still finished bottom of the tri-series.
Ben Duckett scored 167 runs as England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the Pakistan ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 29. England posted 386 for five before Sri Lanka replied with 331. Liam Dawson took four for 49 to restrict the chase.
Duckett struck 24 fours in his 132-ball innings. Tom Banton supported him with 74. Pavan Rathnayake made 118 and Kusal Mendis scored 89 for Sri Lanka. England finished last in the tri-series after three straight defeats.
Duckett averaged 20.2 with a top score of 42 during the 2025-26 Ashes. He has scored 470 ODI runs against Australia at 78.33, including centuries at Bristol in 2024 and Lahore in 2025. England face Australia in a three-match ODI series starting November 13 in Perth.
CricHubb Take
Duckett's current ODI form against Australia suggests the low Ashes numbers reflected pitch and opponent conditions rather than a lasting dip.