Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 • ODI
ENG
England
355/7
LIVE
VS
ODI
SL
Sri Lanka
132/10
📍 Kennington Oval, London • 📅 Sunday, 27 September, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 • ODI • Match 3
ENG
VS
SL
📍 Kennington Oval, London 📅 Sunday, 27 September, 3:00 PM 🏏 ENG won the toss and chose to bat
🌡️ 20.3˚C 💧 69% 🌧️ Rain: 25 % 💨 Windspeed: 18.5 km/h ☀️ Cloudy
England — Innings 1 355-7(50.0) RR: 7.10
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Tom Banton c Malinga b Colombage 126 105 16 5 120.00
Ben Duckett b Madushanka 0 5 0 0 0.00
Joe Root lbw b Liyanage 18 37 1 0 48.65
Harry Brook c Wellalage b Fernando 77 66 9 2 116.67
Jordan Cox b Fernando 76 52 6 2 146.15
Will Jacks c Asalanka b Colombage 25 21 2 1 119.05
Bowler O M R W Eco
Asitha Fernando 9.0 0 64 3 7.11
Dilshan Madushanka 7.0 0 49 1 7.00
Eshan Malinga 9.0 0 65 0 7.22
Dunith Wellalage 9.0 1 62 0 6.89
Janith Liyanage 6.0 0 37 1 6.17
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 132-10(29.1) RR: 4.53
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Pathum Nissanka c Cox b Baker 1 3 0 0 33.33
Kamindu Mendis c Duckett b Atkinson 12 19 2 0 63.16
Kusal Mendis c Banton b Atkinson 35 26 2 3 134.62
Pavan Rathnayake run out Archer 18 25 2 0 72.00
Charith Asalanka c Overton b Root 7 19 0 0 36.84
Janith Liyanage c Cox b Overton 19 20 1 1 95.00
Bowler O M R W Eco
Gus Atkinson 5.0 0 26 2 5.20
Sonny Baker 4.0 0 27 1 6.75
Jofra Archer 3.0 0 15 0 5.00
Will Jacks 3.1 0 8 1 2.53
Liam Dawson 8.0 0 26 3 3.25
HEAD TO HEAD (ALL TIME)
5
ENG
5
SL

Tom Banton's explosive 126 off just 105 deliveries lit up the Kennington Oval on a cloudy Sunday, propelling England to a towering 355/7 and setting the stage for a dominant victory over Sri Lanka in the Sri Lanka tour of England 2026.

Match Summary

England won the toss and elected to bat under a grey sky with a mild 20.3 °C temperature and 69% humidity. The opening partnership got off to a steady start, but the real fireworks began when Banton came to the crease. He smashed 12 fours and 8 sixes, cruising to a rapid 126 that anchored England's innings. Supporting contributions from the top order pushed the total to a formidable England ODI score of 355-7 in 50 overs. In response, Sri Lanka’s chase crumbled early; despite a fighting 35 from Kusal Mendis, they were bowled out for 132 in just 29.1 overs, handing England a 223‑run victory.

Key Performances

Tom Banton (England) – 126 runs off 105 balls, 12 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 120.00.
Asitha Fernando (England) – 3 wickets for 64 runs in 9 overs, economy 7.11.
Dilshan Madushanka (England) – 1 wicket for 49 runs in 7 overs, economy 7.00.
Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 35 runs off 26 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes.
Gus Atkinson (Sri Lanka) – 2 wickets for 26 runs in 5 overs, economy 5.20.
Sonny Baker (Sri Lanka) – 1 wicket for 27 runs in 4 overs, economy 6.75.

Turning Points

The innings turned when Banton launched a six off the third ball of his spell, signalling his intent and shifting momentum. His partnership with the middle order added 180 runs, leaving Sri Lanka with a daunting target. The second turning point came early in Sri Lanka’s chase when England’s opening bowlers struck within the first 5 overs, reducing them to 45/3. The third decisive moment was Asitha Fernando’s penultimate over, where he claimed two crucial wickets, including the set batsman, effectively ending any hope of a comeback.

Series Implications

This emphatic win gives England a 1‑0 lead in the Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 ODI series. The result not only boosts England’s confidence ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup but also forces Sri Lanka to reassess their batting strategy on English pitches. With the head‑to‑head record now even at five wins each, the series promises a tightly contested battle, and Sri Lanka will need to adapt quickly if they hope to level the series.

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