Ben Duckett produced a commanding innings of 167 as England recorded a timely victory over Sri Lanka to finish their tri-series campaign on a high. Duckett's contribution formed the backbone of England's batting effort, while off-spinner Liam Dawson chipped in with four wickets to stifle the Sri Lankan reply.
Duckett's big score anchored England's innings and allowed his side to post a competitive total that put pressure on the visitors. His innings combined measured strokeplay with periods of aggression, enabling England to maintain momentum through the middle overs.
In response, Dawson emerged as England's leading bowler, taking four wickets and disrupting Sri Lanka's chase. His breakthroughs halted partnerships and helped to keep the Sri Lankan batters from building the sustained momentum required to overhaul the target.
Although the win gave England a positive finale, it was described as a consolation victory in the context of the tri-series. The result will offer selectors and players encouragement to build on, while the performances of Duckett and Dawson will be seen as key takeaways from England's final match of the competition.