Tom Banton scores first England century in series decider against Sri Lanka

27 Sep 2026 • 9:42 PM MYT
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Tom Banton scores first England century in series decider against Sri Lanka

  • Tom Banton hit his first international hundred as England posted an imposing total in their one-day international series decider against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
  • Heading into the match at the Oval, the series was delicately poised at 1-1 after Sri Lanka won at Headingley on Thursday following England’s victory in Durham two days earlier.
  • Opening the batting after England won the toss, Banton struck 126 runs off just 105 balls before finally being dismissed.
  • England captain Harry Brook and Jordan Cox also hit half-centuries as the hosts finished on 355-7.
  • England are aiming to secure a series win after beating the number one ranked side India in a one-day international series earlier this summer.
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