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England clinch ODI series against Sri Lanka at Kia Oval

ODI Series Tom Banton England cricket Sri Lanka cricket Kia Oval

England secured a 2-1 victory in the Metro Bank ODI series against Sri Lanka with a dominant 223-run win in the third match at the Kia Oval. The victory was driven by Tom Banton, who scored his maiden international century with 126 runs off 105 balls.

England posted a massive total of 355-7, supported by significant contributions from captain Harry Brook, who scored 77, and Jordan Cox, who made 76 in his first one-day appearance in two years. In response, Sri Lanka struggled throughout their chase, collapsing to 132 all out in 29.1 overs.

Liam Dawson led the English bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Gus Atkinson contributed two wickets. The win marks a successful conclusion to England's summer season.

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England cricket team · Harry Brook · Kia Oval · Sri Lanka cricket team · Tom Banton

Sources

Sri Lanka team defeated by England by a massive margin of 223 runs [english.gossiplankanews.com]
Tom Banton century helps England thrash Sri Lanka to clinch series win [www.rotherradio.co.uk]
England Crush Sri Lanka by 223 Runs to Clinch Deciding ODI at The Oval [www.lankanewspapers.com]
Banton's ton, Brook's blitz help England clinch ODI series vs SL [newsable.asianetnews.com]
England beat Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI, seal series: Stats [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Tom Banton’s Maiden Century Powers Record England ODI Series Win Over Sri Lanka at The Oval [gulfnews.com]
England end turbulent summer by thrashing Sri Lanka after Banton ton [www.independent.co.uk]
England vs Sri Lanka: Tom Banton sets up huge win in series decider [www.bbc.co.uk]