England secures win over Sri Lanka

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By James Wilson • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 21:30

Ben Duckett and Liam Dawson impress as England beat Sri Lanka to end tri-series - BBC — England secures win over Sri Lanka

England claimed a substantial win over Sri Lanka in the tri-series finale, prevailing by 55 runs. Ben Duckett and Liam Dawson delivered standout performances, recording career-best scores. The win represented England's first win in Pakistan since 2005. Despite Sri Lanka's century by Pathum Nissanka, England won the dead rubber match. Duckett and Dawson's standout performances were highlighted, assisting England's success.

“Despite Sri Lanka's century by Pathum Nissanka, England won the dead rubber match,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Heawell Stow Practice, explained.

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Oct 28 — England claimed a substantial win over Sri Lanka in the tri-series finale, prevailing by 55 runs....

Oct 28 — Duckett and Dawson's standout performances were highlighted, assisting England's success....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Heawell Stow Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Oct 30.

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