England rout Sri Lanka by 223 runs to win ODI series
England’s Tom Banton struck a first One Day International century before England’s bowlers romped through the Sri Lanka line-up to ensure a 2-1 series victory, winning the deciding clash by an imposing 223 runs at The Oval on Sunday. Banton scored 126 after England chose to bat and laid the foundation for a formidable total […]
England won the third One Day International against Sri Lanka by 223 runs at The Oval on Sunday, securing a 2-1 series victory. Tom Banton scored his maiden England century, 126, which laid the foundation for a total of 355-7. According to the Gulf News, Banton's innings included a third-wicket partnership of 150 with England captain Harry Brook, who made 77 after being dropped on seven.
Sri Lanka struggled to chase down the target of 356, and were dismissed for 132, with nearly 21 overs to spare. England's victory was also their record ODI win against Sri Lanka in terms of runs, surpassing their 128-run win at Perth in 1999, as reported by the Gulf News.
England captain Harry Brook praised the team's performance, saying it was "near-perfect" with everyone contributing well. According to Channel News Asia, Banton's innings included 5 sixes and 16 fours as he took to the visiting bowling after fellow opener Ben Duckett was dismissed in the second over.
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- Tom Banton's maiden century paves way for England ODI series win over Sri Lanka gulfnews.com
- England rout Sri Lanka by 223 runs to win ODI series channelnewsasia.com
