Duckett 167 and Dawson four-for lead England to 41-run win over Sri Lanka in Lahore tri-series finale

England ended their tri-series campaign on a high with a 41-run victory over Sri Lanka in Lahore, thanks to Ben Duckett’s blistering 167 and Liam Dawson’s four-wicket haul. Duckett’s knock powered England to a formidable 386, but Sri Lanka’s chase was kept alive by Pavan Rathnayake, who struck his third ODI century against England. Rathnayake’s 118 had Sri Lanka eyeing a repeat of their Rawalpindi success, needing 87 from the final 10 overs. However, Dawson’s calm bowling turned the tide, removing the centurion and triggering a collapse that saw the last five wickets fall in just three overs. Despite the loss, Sri Lanka had already secured their place in the final against Pakistan, making this a dead rubber for them, but the result gives England a morale-boosting consolation win. The match highlighted England’s batting depth and their ability to close out tight games under pressure, a positive sign ahead of future series.