Sri Lanka win toss and bowl first in Lahore
England already eliminated from tri-series
Image source, ReutersBanton goes back-to-back! He's been rewarded for his patience here.
Malinga doesn't do a lot wrong but it's such a good pitch. A good length delivery is simply nudged off the pads and it races away to the ropes. A productive over for England.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
Confidence back into Tom Banton's batting with that shot.
This time it was timed beautifully into the off side for four.
Early bowling change for Sri Lanka, as Eshan Malinga replaces Madushanka.
And on cue, Tom Banton pings one out of the middle of the bat at last, another backfoot punch past extra cover.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
A good fluid start from Ben Duckett and a sticky start from Tom Banton.
Banton is not timing that shot on the back foot today.
I can't imagine Banton throwing this wicket away today as we have talked about how important this innings is for him to try to get a game in Australia when Jacob Bethell comes back.
Image source, ReutersMore exquisite timing from Duckett, who plays a defensive prod that still flies through the covers and they're able to scamper back for three, and then clips into the leg side for a couple more.
Tom Banton, on the other hand, still looks a little scratchy but Duckett's fluency is taking the pressure off him for now.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
A lovely shot through the covers from Ben Duckett.
He just waits for the ball underneath his eyes, and then punches it through the covers for four.
Textbook Ben Duckett.
Back of a length outside the off stump, and he thumps it for four between point and cover, barely moving his feet at all.
It's a fresh pitch and the ball isn't doing much. Feels like at least one of England's openers needs to cash in.
Image source, ReutersShot.
It's the first loose ball from Asitha Fernando, having done so well to keep Tom Banton quiet, but it's a fraction too short and Banton punches beautifully off the back foot for four.
Back-to-back boundaries for Duckett to get England going, though this one's not quite as convincing as he top-edges a short ball for four more.
Rufus Bullough
CricViz analyst
The new ball has been a much more potent weapon since the tri-series shifted to Lahore.
Powerplay seam bowlers in this tri-series:
And England's patience is rewarded.
Madushanka drifts on to the pads and Ben Duckett doesn't miss out, whipping the ball past square leg for four. Lovely timing.
Very good start from Dilshan Madushanka, too.
Nine balls without a run for England...
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Sydney Thunder have just won the opener against Melbourne Renegades and we have radio commentary throughout the tournament. You can listen to Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes now on Radio 5 Sports Extra 2.
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special
I am old enough to have played a seven-match ODI series.
One in Australia we lost 6-1 and one in Sri Lanka, which we lost 5-2. I know all about playing in dead games.
The fringe players that will be replaced by Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell, but can anyone today twist the selectors' arms?
A solid start from Asitha Fernando, testing Tom Banton with a maiden. There's not much swing out there early on.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
First slip sat a bit deeper than the keeper and it just got to him on the half volley.
Image source, ReutersEdged... doesn't carry!
Not the most convincing start from Tom Banton, no foot movement and swinging loosely outside the off stump.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
A win would be ideal for England. They don't want to go into Australia on the back of three defeats.
They have played two peculiar games of cricket. They have found ways to lose.
We have been out there this morning and everyone seems upbeat.
One of the big positives from England's last game against Pakistan was Ben Duckett's return to form as he scored a century.
He makes his way to the middle now with Tom Banton, and Asitha Fernando has the ball in hand for Sri Lanka.
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England bowler Alex Hartley have been out in the middle chatting to Brendon McCullum.
You'll be able to hear from Agnew and Hartley on the airwaves on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as the TMS team covers every ball today...
Image source, Getty Images| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
batting,Banton,not out batting, Banton, not out | 16 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 80.00 |
batting,Duckett,not out batting, Duckett, not out | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 131.25 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 | |||||||
Total,37 for 0 6.0 overs Total,37 for 0 6.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asitha Fernando | 3.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.00 |
Madushanka | 2.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.50 |
Malinga, bowling | 1.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10.00 |
