England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs during an ODI tri-series match at Gaddafi Stadium on 29 October.
The Sri Lankan side was bowled out for 331 in 45.1 overs. Pavan Rathnayake anchored the Sri Lankan innings with 118 runs off 77 balls. Kusal Mendis scored 89 off 71 deliveries, while Avishka Fernando contributed 48 off 50 balls.
Liam Dawson took four wickets for 49 runs in 10 overs for Sri Lanka. Sonny Baker claimed two wickets, and Asitha Fernando took two more. Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, and Dilshan Madushanka each took one wicket.
England posted a total of 386 for five in 50 overs. Ben Duckett scored 167 off 132 balls and was named Player of the Match. Duckett and Tom Banton added 163 runs for the opening wicket, with Banton scoring 74 off 75 deliveries.
Harry Brook contributed 44 off 34 balls during the innings. Will Jacks made 30 off 21 deliveries before being clean bowled as the ball hits the stumps. Jacks walked back to the pavilion following the dismissal.
Jordan Cox added 43 off 27 balls, and Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 21 off 12 deliveries. Sam Curran, Henry Crocombe, and Joe Root took one wicket each for England. Duckett played an attacking shot during the match.
Pakistan finished at the top of the three-team standings with six points from four matches. Sri Lanka secured second place with four points, while England finished third with two points. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet in the final on Saturday, 31 October, in Lahore.
