Summary

  • Duckett bowled for duck

  • England win toss and bat

  • Three changes as Cox, Dawson & Baker replace injured Buttler, Ahmed & Tongue

  • Third ODI, The Oval - series level at 1-1

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary at top of page

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Matthew Henry

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    Duckett has to be dropped at this stage, not scoring in T20, ODI or Tests - not sure many players have had as many repeated chances to succeed without capitalising on it.

    Matt, Milton Keynes

  2. Eng 38-1

    Wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis takes a rising ball from Malinga in front of his eyes and his reaction suggests he's been taken aback by that bounce. Mendis was almost knocked backwards.

    Malinga has started well, with Banton edging another delivery that climbs over the slips.

  3. Russel Arnold
    Ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    The sun is out after a gloomy morning and that makes all Sri Lankans feel pretty happy with themselves, especially after Leeds and the result.

    There is a bit of uneven bounce on offer, which we have seen from both ends. This is the challenge you will face out here.

  4. Sri Lanka's first bowling change brings Eshan Malinga into the attack.

  5. Eng 34-1

    Tom Banton stands tall to punch left-arm swinger Dilshan Madushanka through the covers. It's a really nice shot. The sun is just burning away the morning murk that was overhead at the start of play.

    Banton keeps the strike at the end of the over too.

  6. Eng 28-1

    Banton 15, Root 12

    If that's your wish, Alan, I think you'll be disappointed. He was England's only Test centurion this summer and they can't fully nail down the other opening spot.

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    I think Duckett needs to be dropped for a while. He is so confident he will be picked but has played too much cricket and needs a rest.

    Salley Shaw, Hudd

    Surely that is Duckett's England career over?

    Alan Morris, Watford

  8. Eng 21-1

    As is pointed out on Sky, only once before has Joe Root gone through an English summer without a century. This is his last chance to prevent that tally doubling.

  9. Eng 17-1

    Tom Banton plays a shotReuters

    After missing one drive, Tom Banton nails another.

    This is a good tussle.

  10. Eng 13-1

    Banton 6, Root 6

    Tom BantonGetty Images

    I like Asitha Fernando.

    He's quick enough, moves the ball around and has a bit about him. He glares mid-pitch with his hands on his hips after Tom Banton edges out of the reach of slip.

  11. Eng 11-1

    Joe Root drives in even better fashion than Tom Banton two overs ago. Textbook stuff and four.

  12. Eng 7-1

    Banton 5, Root 1

    Tom Banton chases a wide one but gets away with it. England wanted to bat first. They're having to deal with some swing.

  13. Eng 7-1

    Joe Root is off the mark first ball with a dab. England are going to need him here.

  14. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    Ben Duckett is bowled by Dilshan MadushankaGetty Images

    Poor shot, pitched up. Through the ball went and it rearranged the furniture - what a fantastic start!

    It was a bit of an Oval shot, but when you've got 20-30 maybe. It was too early for that shot perhaps.

  15. wicket

    WICKET

    Duckett b Madushanka 0 (Eng 6-1)

    Bowled through the gate! That morning swing works for Dilshan Madushanka and does for Ben Duckett.

  16. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    He's starting to really look the part, isn't he Tom Banton - very talented player.

  17. Eng 6-0

    Sri Lanka were poor in the powerplay at Headingley but this is a tidy start from Asitha Fernando.

    Well, it is until Tom Banton creams a full, swinging delivery through the covers to end the over.

  18. Eng 0-0

    Asitha Fernando has ball in hand.

    Winner takes all. Play...

  19. Mark Wood has been given the honour of ringing the five-minute bell this morning following his retirement earlier this week.

    He does so with his kids alongside him. A lovely moment.

  20. Brendon McCullumGetty Images

    It's Brendon McCullum's 45th birthday today. I wonder how England will celebrate their coach's big day...