England posted a record-breaking total at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with Ben Duckett producing a career-best innings of 167 runs in the final league match of the tri-nation series.
LAHORE, October 29, 2026: England set Sri Lanka a target of 387 runs in the final league match of the tri-nation series after scoring 386 for five in their allotted 50 overs at Gaddafi Stadium.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first, but England’s opening batters made the most of the opportunity, putting together an impressive 163-run partnership.
Duckett Shines With Career-Best Knock
Ben Duckett led England’s batting performance with a career-best 167 runs. His innings included 24 fours and no sixes, highlighting his ability to build a big score through consistent boundary hitting.
Tom Banton contributed 74 runs before being dismissed, ending the opening partnership that had given England a strong platform.
England captain Harry Brook, who had scored a double century against Sri Lanka in the previous match, batted at number three for the first time in his ODI career. However, he could not produce another big innings and was dismissed for 44.
England Post Gaddafi Stadium ODI Record
Will Jacks scored 30, while Jordan Cox added 43 runs. Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 21 as England finished with 386 runs for the loss of five wickets.
The total set a new record for the highest score in a one-day international at Gaddafi Stadium, surpassing Pakistan’s 375 against Zimbabwe in 2025.
Sri Lanka Bowlers Share the Wickets
Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker, claiming two wickets. Eshan Malinga, Dasun Shanaka and Madushanka took one wicket each.
England’s imposing total leaves Sri Lanka needing 387 runs to win the final league encounter.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka had already secured places in the final, while England were seeking their first victory of the series.