England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs to end tri-series with consolation win
England posted 386 for five and bowled Sri Lanka out for 331 to win by 55 runs, their first victory in the tri-series.
England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the fourth ODI at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. England scored 386 for five in 50 overs after winning the toss, with Ben Duckett scoring 167 off 132 balls, his highest ODI score. Tom Banton made 74 runs and Harry Brook scored 44 off 34 balls. Sri Lanka replied with 331 all out in 45.1 overs, with Pavan Rathnayake scoring 118 off 77 balls and Kusal Mendis making 89 off 71 balls. Liam Dawson took four wickets for 49 runs and Sonny Baker claimed two for 75. Asitha Fernando took two wickets for 63 runs. England's win was their first in four matches in the tri-series. Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the tri-series final on Saturday.
CricHubb Take
England's 55-run margin came despite Sri Lanka's strong reply of 331, suggesting the visitors' batting depth remains a concern heading into their Australia tour.