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Ben Duckett aims for confidence in ODIs after Ashes struggles

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Ben Duckett aims for confidence in ODIs after Ashes struggles

Summary

Ben Duckett expressed optimism ahead of England's ODI series in Australia, starting November 13 in Perth. Duckett finished the recent tri-series in Pakistan with a career-best 167 against Sri Lanka, despite England's overall disappointing performance, resulting in three consecutive losses. He emphasized the difference in format and expressed confidence from his past successes against Australia in ODIs, boasting an impressive average of 56.7 in the format this year. His partner, Tom Banton, has also been performing well, which could strengthen England's batting lineup for the upcoming series.

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Key Details

•Duckett scored 167 in England's last ODI against Sri Lanka.
•England lost three straight matches during the Pakistan tri-series.
•Duckett has previously averaged 78.33 against Australia in ODIs.
•The ODI series against Australia starts on November 13 in Perth.
•Tom Banton has been a reliable opening partner with multiple 50-plus scores.

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9:30 AMSky Sports — Duckett promises 'confidence' in Australia ODIs after dismal Ashes

What they're saying

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Ben Duckett insists he will not carry any scars from a miserable Ashes into next month's white-ball trip to Australia after he ended the Pakistan tri-series with a flourish.
— Sky Sports

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