England thrash Sri Lanka and win ODI series — Channel NewsAsia

England’s cricket team in Great Britain defeated Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the decisive ODI series match at The Oval in London, winning the contest 2:1. England scored 355 runs for seven wickets, while Sri Lanka were bowled out for 132 runs in 29.1 overs.

Banton’s century

Opener Tom Banton scored his first ODI century, making 126 runs. His innings included 16 fours and five sixes. Banton laid the foundation for England’s high total after Ben Duckett was dismissed in the second over.

England captain Harry Brook made 77 runs off 66 balls, while Jordan Cox, who replaced the injured Jos Buttler, scored 76 runs off 52 balls. It was Cox’s first ODI match in nearly two years. As Channel NewsAsia reports, Brook benefited from fielding errors by the opponents after he was dropped on seven runs.

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Bowlers’ performance

Six of England’s seven bowlers took at least one wicket. Liam Dawson finished with three wickets for 26 runs in eight overs, while Gus Atkinson took two wickets for 26 runs in five overs.

In his second ODI match, a year after his debut, Sonny Baker dismissed Pathum Nissanka with his second ball. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis was the team’s top scorer with 36 runs. Earlier, England won the first series match in Chester-le-Street by 89 runs, while Sri Lanka won the second game in Leeds by 16 runs.