England win series as Banton delivers on potential

Figure caption, 'Brilliant' Banton scores maiden ODI century for England

Third Metro Bank one-day international, Kia Oval

England 355-7 (50 overs): Banton 126, Brook 77, Cox 76

Sri Lanka 132 (29.1 overs): Kusal 35; Dawson 3-26

Tom Banton delivered on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

The 27-year-old right-hander was once the rising star of English cricket when handed a debut in 2019 but afterwards fell out of love with the game after losing his way.

After reaching his hundred in 95 balls in the third one-day international at The Oval, he stood with arms wide and looked to the sky - all of that disappointment seemingly behind him.