Tom Banton's maiden ODI century of 126 off 105 balls powered England to a 223-run win over Sri Lanka in the third ODI at the Oval, clinching a 2-1 series victory.
Key facts
- Tom Banton scored 126 off 105 balls, his maiden ODI century.
- England won the third ODI by 223 runs at the Oval.
- The result secured a 2-1 series victory for England.
- Sri Lanka collapsed while chasing England's total, according to Sky Sports.
England sealed a 2-1 one-day international series victory over Sri Lanka with a 223-run win in the third and deciding match at the Oval, according to Sky Sports.
At the heart of the performance was Tom Banton, who produced what Sky Sports described as an imperious innings, notching his maiden ODI century. Banton reached 126 off just 105 balls.
Chasing England’s total, Sri Lanka collapsed, according to Sky Sports, handing the hosts a substantial margin of victory.
The win gave England the three-match series 2-1.
Banton’s century marked his first hundred in the ODI format.
Why it matters
The result secures the series for England and marks a breakthrough moment for Tom Banton, who registered his first ODI century.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the England vs Sri Lanka ODI series?
England won the series 2-1 after a 223-run victory in the third and deciding ODI at the Oval, according to Sky Sports.
How many runs did Tom Banton score?
Tom Banton scored 126 off 105 balls, which was his maiden ODI century.
What was the margin of victory in the deciding match?
England won the third ODI by 223 runs at the Oval.