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Tom Banton's Maiden ODI Century Powers England to Record 223-Run Win Over Sri Lanka.
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News18•27-09-2026, 23:37
Tom Banton's Maiden ODI Century Powers England to Record 223-Run Win Over Sri Lanka.
- •Tom Banton's magnificent maiden ODI century (126 runs) led England to a massive 223-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at The Oval.
- •This win secured the three-match series 2-1 for England and marked their biggest ever win against Sri Lanka in ODI history, breaking a 27-year-old record from 1999.
- •England posted a formidable total of 355 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs, with a crucial 150-run partnership between Banton and Harry Brook (77 runs).
- •Chasing 356, the Sri Lankan team collapsed for just 132 runs against England's disciplined bowling attack, with Liam Dawson taking 3 wickets.
- •The victory served as a significant morale booster for England cricket, coming after a turbulent period including Ben Stokes' retirement and Brendon McCullum's departure.
Key Questions Answered
England defeated Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 223 runs in the third and final ODI played at The Oval, clinching the three-match series 2-1.
Tom Banton scored his maiden international century in limited-overs cricket, contributing an aggressive 126 runs off 105 balls to help England post a total of 355 runs.
Chasing a massive target of 356 runs, the entire Sri Lankan team was bundled out for just 132 runs as England secured their biggest-ever ODI win against Sri Lanka.
