World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Duckett's 167 powers England to 386 in Lahore ODI
England posted a commanding 386 for 5 in their 50-over innings against Sri Lanka in Lahore, with opener Ben Duckett smashing 167 off 132 deliveries. The massive total places significant pressure on Sri Lanka in what shapes as a one-sided contest.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
England's batsmen made full use of favorable conditions at the Lahore venue to construct another substantial total, continuing their prolific run with the bat on the subcontinent tour. Duckett's explosive innings formed the cornerstone of the English innings, with the left-hander dispatching the Sri Lankan bowling attack with aggressive intent throughout his 132-ball stay at the crease.
The runs came freely for England's top order as they accumulated 386 runs while losing only five wickets across their allocation of 50 overs. The batting-friendly nature of the Lahore pitch meant that Sri Lanka's bowlers faced an uphill task in containing the English batsmen, who took full advantage of the conditions.
The total represents England's second substantial score of the tour following their prolific outing in Rawalpindi earlier in the week. Sri Lanka will now face a considerable challenge in their pursuit, requiring another commanding batting performance to mount a competitive response to England's imposing total.
The match carries reduced significance for England's overall tour objectives, though the opportunity to build momentum and test their batting depth remains valuable preparation ahead of remaining fixtures.