England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Result: Tom Banton’s 126 Seals 223-Run Win
England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the 3rd ODI at The Oval. Tom Banton scored 126, England made 355/7, and the hosts won the ODI series 2-1
England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka after Tom Banton’s maiden ODI century helped the hosts post 355/7 before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 132 at The Oval in London. England won the deciding third ODI by 223 runs on September 27, 2026.
Banton produced the standout batting performance of the match, scoring 126 from 105 balls, while Harry Brook and Jordan Cox also made important contributions. England’s bowlers then completed a dominant second innings, with Liam Dawson taking 3/26.
England Post 355/7 After Choosing to Bat
England won the toss and elected to bat first at The Oval. The innings did not begin perfectly, with Ben Duckett dismissed for a duck, but Tom Banton quickly settled in.
Banton and captain Harry Brook rebuilt the innings, adding 150 runs for the third wicket. Brook contributed a composed 77 off 66 balls, while Banton continued to attack and eventually reached his first ODI century.
Banton finished with 126 off 105 balls, including 16 fours and five sixes. His innings gave England the platform to accelerate during the closing stages.
Jordan Cox then added further momentum with an aggressive 76 from 52 balls, helping England finish on 355/7 in 50 overs.
England Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | 126 | 105 |
| Harry Brook | 77 | 66 |
| Jordan Cox | 76 | 52 |
England: 355/7 in 50 overs
Sri Lanka Struggle in the Chase
Sri Lanka needed 356 runs to win but struggled to establish a sustained partnership against England’s bowling attack.
Kusal Mendis top-scored for Sri Lanka with 35 from 26 balls, while Janith Liyanage made 19. The rest of the batting order could not build the partnerships needed to keep the chase alive.
England continued taking wickets at regular intervals, and Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for 132 in 29.1 overs. The result gave England a 223-run victory and secured the three-match series 2-1.
Sri Lanka Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 35 |
| Janith Liyanage | 19 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 18 |
Sri Lanka: 132 all out in 29.1 overs
Liam Dawson Leads England’s Bowling Attack
England’s bowling performance ensured that Sri Lanka never came close to the required total.
Liam Dawson finished with 3/26 from eight overs, while Gus Atkinson took 2/26. Their efforts helped England finish the match inside 30 overs of Sri Lanka’s innings.
The pressure from England’s bowlers meant Sri Lanka lost wickets regularly rather than building a long partnership, bringing the chase to an early end.
Tom Banton Named Player of the Match
Banton’s 126 was the central performance of England’s innings and earned him the Player of the Match award. It was his first ODI century and came in the series decider.
His partnership with Brook provided the stability England needed after the early wicket, while Cox’s late acceleration pushed the total beyond 350.
Will Jacks Named Player of the Series
Despite Banton’s match-winning performance in the decider, Will Jacks was named Player of the Series, according to the match scorecard.
England therefore finished the three-match ODI series with a 2-1 overall victory after the teams had entered the final match level at 1-1.
England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Key Details
Venue: The Kia Oval, London
Date: September 27, 2026
England: 355/7 (50 overs)
Sri Lanka: 132 all out (29.1 overs)
Result: England won by 223 runs
Player of the Match: Tom Banton — 126 (105)
Player of the Series: Will Jacks
ODI Series: England won 2-1
FAQs
Who won the England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI?
England defeated Sri Lanka by 223 runs at The Oval in London.
How many runs did Tom Banton score?
Tom Banton scored 126 runs from 105 balls and was named Player of the Match.
What was England’s score?
England scored 355/7 in 50 overs after choosing to bat first.
What was Sri Lanka’s final score?
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 132 in 29.1 overs.
Who won the ODI series?
England won the three-match ODI series 2-1.
