Tom Banton's Maiden ODI Ton! England Crush Sri Lanka by 223 Runs in 3rd ODI 🔥

England have won the ODI series against Sri Lanka 2–1. Harry Brook's side produced a dominant performance at The Oval, beating Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the third and deciding ODI on September 27.

England posted a huge 355/7 in 50 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for just 132 in 29.1 overs.

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Result

Tom Banton Smashes His Maiden ODI Century

Tom Banton was the star of England's batting innings, producing his first ODI century for England. The opener struck a brilliant 126 from 105 balls, including 16 fours and five sixes.

Banton's innings provided the platform for England to build a massive total after the hosts lost Ben Duckett for a duck and Joe Root for 18.

He reached his century from 95 balls before accelerating further, eventually falling for 126 after an innings that gave England control of the decider.

Harry Brook Adds 77 in Captain's Knock

England captain Harry Brook also played a major role in the huge first-innings total. After surviving an early chance, Brook settled in and made 77 from 66 balls, hitting nine fours and two sixes.

Brook and Banton added 150 runs for the third wicket, turning England's innings around after the early loss of Duckett and Root.

Jordan Cox Keeps England Flying

Jordan Cox took his opportunity after coming into the side following Jos Buttler's hamstring injury. He produced a rapid 76 from 52 balls.

Cox's innings contained six fours and two sixes, and his aggressive scoring helped England push beyond 350 in the final overs.

Will Jacks added 25 from 21 balls, while Jamie Overton finished unbeaten on 21 from 14 balls.

England Finish on 355/7

England accelerated heavily during the final phase of the innings to finish on 355/7 after 50 overs. The hosts scored at 7.10 runs per over, setting Sri Lanka a target of 356.

Sri Lanka Collapse for 132

Sri Lanka's chase never developed into a serious contest as wickets fell regularly. The visitors were eventually dismissed for 132 in 29.1 overs, leaving England with a huge 223-run victory.

Kusal Mendis top-scored for Sri Lanka with 35 from 26 balls, while Janith Liyanage made 19 from 20. No Sri Lankan batter was able to build a substantial partnership against England's attack.

Liam Dawson Leads England's Bowling Attack

Liam Dawson produced the best bowling figures for England, finishing with 3/26 from eight overs. Gus Atkinson also made an important contribution with 2/26 from five overs.

Will Jacks chipped in with a wicket as England dismantled Sri Lanka's middle and lower order. Sri Lanka were all out after just 29.1 overs.

Asitha Fernando Takes Three for Sri Lanka

Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's leading wicket-taker despite England's enormous total. He finished with 3/64 from nine overs.

Sachindu Colombage claimed two wickets, while Dilshan Madushanka and Janith Liyanage also took one each. However, England's batting depth ensured Sri Lanka could not prevent a total of 355.

England Win the ODI Series 2–1

England entered the decider after winning the first ODI by 89 runs before Sri Lanka levelled the series with a 16-run victory in the second match.

The third ODI therefore became the series decider, and England delivered a commanding performance in both innings to finish the three-match contest with a 2–1 series victory.

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Key Facts

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