England finishes tri-series with win over Sri Lanka; Brook praised as captain

England concluded their ODI tri-series campaign with a 55-run victory against Sri Lanka on October 30, 2026, in Lahore. After losing their first three matches, England successfully defended a target of 387, bowling out Sri Lanka for 331. Head coach Brendon McCullum praised captain Harry Brook for his tactical acumen and leadership, stating he will gain valuable experience from the challenging series. McCullum highlighted Brook's strong understanding of the game and respect among teammates. England will face Australia in a white-ball tour next month, with Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer expected to return, while Jos Buttler remains unavailable due to injury.

• 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — 'He's got an astute brain': After losing three out of four matches in tri-series, Harry Brook called 'one of the best tactical captains'