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Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Fields Against England in Pakistan Cricket Tri-Series
Ben Duckett hit a career-best 167 as England posted 386-5, and Liam Dawson took 4-49 to seal a 55-run consolation win.
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, England secured a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka in Lahore, marking their first ODI win in Pakistan since 2005. Ben Duckett's career-best 167 propelled England to 386-5 at Gaddafi Stadium.
Already eliminated from the tri-series final after three consecutive defeats, England sought a morale-boosting consolation win before their November tour of Australia.
Left-Arm spinner Liam Dawson claimed a career-best 4-49, dismissing Pavan Rathnayake in the 45th over as Sri Lanka chased 331. Rathnayake's 118 off 77 balls kept the contest alive before Dawson's intervention ended the threat.
Despite the loss, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis expressed confidence for Saturday's final against Pakistan. England captain Harry Brook said, "The way we finished the game off, we've learned a lot from the game when they chased 430."
Analyst Waqar Younis observed that heavy rolling at Gaddafi Stadium created visible cracks, favoring spinners over batters. This surface shift explained England's bowling success and offered strategic lessons for managing high-scoring conditions.