The first ODI between England (ENG) and Sri Lanka (SL) is set to be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, September 22.
England were in red-hot form during the three-match T20I series, where they whitewashed the touring side. Harry Brook and Co. will look to dominate the ODI series as well. Winning the first game on Tuesday will set the tone for the rest of the week.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to pick themselves up from a drubbing during the T20Is. They are not a bad side but they haven’t fired as a unit and played well below their full potential. Sri Lanka do not have the same firepower as England with the bat. That is why they will have to bowl out of their skins and look to even things up.
ENG vs SL: Match Details
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | FanCode (App and Website), Sony Sports Network (TV) |
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street: Pitch Report
Batters are expected to have a good time at the venue, with good carry and bounce on offer. The new ball will swing around for the first few overs. However, if the seamers fail to get early breakthroughs, they could be in for some leather hunting.
ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 79 |
| Won by ENG | 38 |
| Won by SL | 37 |
| No Result | 03 |
| Tied | 01 |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 13, 1982 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | January 27, 2026 |
ENG vs SL: Predicted Playing XIs
England
Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.
ENG vs SL Win Probability & Match Odds
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| South Africa | ~50% |
| Australia | ~50% |
