Sri Lanka chasing 356 to win series
Baker strikes with his second ball, having Nissanka caught behind
England post 355-7 with Banton making 126 for first international century
Brook adds 77 and Cox 76, while Fernando takes 3-64
Third ODI, The Oval - series level at 1-1
Target 356
Sonny Baker is almost pawing at the grass at the top of his mark. His enthusiasm gets the better of him once as he bangs in one high and wide down the leg side but he's getting a big ovation as he returns to his fielding position at the end of the over.
Andy Zaltzman
Test Match Special statistician
This is Sonny Baker's second ODI and in his first ODI last year he took 0-76 in seven overs.
Russel Arnold
Ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special
There we go. The extra bounce, and Jordan Cox takes it above his head.
Nissanka c Cox b Baker 1 (SL 1-1)
Baker delivers a seed! What a beauty this is. The young England quick, given the new ball rather than Jofra Archer, gets the ball to rise and take the edge of Pathum Nissanka. Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox takes the ball above his head. Brilliant stuff.
Aatif Nawaz
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
It's been a fascinating summer for English cricket. It is very hard to grade.
There is so much going on, on and off the pitch.
Target 356
Just one run off the opening over as Pathum Nissanka turns Gus Atkinson's first ball into the leg side.
Kamindu Mendis can't score off the five remaining deliveries.
Right, here Matthew Henry, fresh off the radio, to take you through the first part of this innings.
Russel Arnold
Ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special
This new ball will be very crucial. We expect an uneven bounce on this pitch.
A good start is what will make the Sri Lankans feel happier.
England's players are walking out to the middle.
Jordan Cox has the gloves after he came in to replace the injured Jos Buttler.
Gus Atkinson will bowl the first over, with Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis opening for Sri Lanka.
There were a number of strong showings in England's innings, but Tom Banton's performance was the standout.
He struck his first international century, reaching 126 from 105 deliveries.
Enjoy some of his best shots below.
All the best shots from Banton's brilliant 100
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Comment earlier about England needing to bat a solid 250 as 320 wasn't on. This is what we love (and hate) about this team!
Ben, USA
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Jordan Cox is the epitome of "taking your opportunities". If and when Root does decide to hang up the boots, we have a ready made replacement. Class.
Jim, Kent
Russel Arnold
Ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special
I think that's too little too late, 355 is a massive score in these conditions. But none of us expected Sri Lanka to come with that performance.
Some quality stroke play from England, especially in the second half of the innings.
Dawson b Fernando (Eng 355-7)
Asitha Fernando finishes the innings with consecutive wicket balls.
It's Liam Dawson who is one and done, getting to face a single delivery and inevitably taking a bit of a swing.
Fernando's ball is a yorker and it clips Dawson's boot, taking a delivery that was probably heading down on to the base of leg stump.
The Sri Lanka seamer finishes with figures of 3-64 from nine overs, meanwhile his side will chase356.
Cox b Fernando 76 (Eng 355-6)
Gone from the penultimate ball of the innings.
Jordan Cox drops to try and scoop Asitha Fernando over fine leg, but can't connect and his exposed stumps are broken.
An excellent 52-ball innings from Cox.
Russel Arnold
Ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special
Sri Lanka has for some reason put a lot of full tosses to Overton and Cox, letting them take fours and sixes.
Sri Lanka's catch success of 64% in this tour (18 catches, 10 drops) is the lowest for any touring side in England since catching records began in 2006 (min 6 matches).
Jordan Cox brings up England's 350, lashing Asitha Fernando through backward square.
That's his sixth four of the innings.
Image source, Getty ImagesAudacious!
Jordan Cox drops into a reverse sweep stance and chases a wide-ish delivery from Eshan Malinga, stretching to lift the ball right behind wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis for four.
One over to go.
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Does anyone else think Cox looks the real deal? Calmness, class, character. I back him for a run in the Test team. Adds a dimension I haven't seen for a few years.
Andrew, Surrey
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banton,caught Malinga, bowled Colombage Banton, caught Malinga, bowled Colombage | 126 | 105 | 56 | 16 | 5 | 176 | 120.00 |
Duckett,bowled Madushanka Duckett, bowled Madushanka | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 |
Root,leg before wicket, bowled Liyanage Root, leg before wicket, bowled Liyanage | 18 | 37 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 65 | 48.65 |
Brook,caught Wellalage, bowled A Fernando Brook, caught Wellalage, bowled A Fernando | 77 | 66 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 83 | 116.67 |
Cox,bowled A Fernando Cox, bowled A Fernando | 76 | 52 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 69 | 146.15 |
Jacks,caught Asalanka, bowled Colombage Jacks, caught Asalanka, bowled Colombage | 25 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 119.05 |
Overton,not out Overton, not out | 21 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 150.00 |
Dawson,bowled A Fernando Dawson, bowled A Fernando | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 4, leg byes 3, total 12 Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 4, leg byes 3, total 12 | |||||||
Total,355 for 7 50.0 overs Total,355 for 7 50.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Fernando | 9.0 | 0 | 64 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7.11 |
Madushanka | 7.0 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.00 |
Malinga | 9.0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7.22 |
Wellalage | 9.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6.88 |
Liyanage | 6.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6.16 |
Colombage | 10.0 | 0 | 71 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7.10 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
6 for 1(1.2 overs) | Duckett |
68 for 2(15.1 overs) | Root |
218 for 3(34.4 overs) | Brook |
242 for 4(37.6 overs) | Banton |
287 for 5(43.6 overs) | Jacks |
355 for 6(49.5 overs) | Cox |
355 for 7(49.6 overs) | Dawson |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nissanka,caught Cox, bowled Baker Nissanka, caught Cox, bowled Baker | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 33.33 |
batting,Kamindu Mendis,not out batting, Kamindu Mendis, not out | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.00 |
batting,Kusal Mendis,not out batting, Kusal Mendis, not out | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 1, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 1 Extras, no balls 0, wides 1, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 1 | |||||||
Total,2 for 1 2.3 overs Total,2 for 1 2.3 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atkinson, bowling | 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.66 |
Baker | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
1 for 1(1.2 overs) | Nissanka |
