England And Sri Lanka They will face each other in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Both the teams recently faced each other in the T20I series, where England dominated the visitors and won, and Sri Lanka will be hoping for a better performance in the longer white-ball format.
harry brook The team has played only two ODI series in 2026, in which they defeated Sri Lanka 2–1 and then India by the same margin in July. Their batting line-up has several players in good form, while their fast bowling has also been impressive during the current tour.
At the same time, Sri Lanka will try to regain some confidence after a difficult phase of cricket. he already 2027 ODI World Cup have assured their qualification for the ICC World Cup, but this series provides them with an opportunity to test their players in English conditions and prepare for the challenges they will face on the bouncy pitches of South Africa.
ENG vs SL, 1st ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 22, 12:30 PM Local / 11:30 AM GMT / 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head ODI Record
Matches played: 79 | ENG won: 38 | SL won: 37 | No results: 3 | tie: 1
Riverside Ground Pitch Report
The surface of the Riverside Ground was showing a noticeable amount of green before the match, which may encourage the fast bowlers initially. However, with plenty of sunshine expected on the pitch before the game, conditions will become more favorable for batting as the competition progresses.
A spell with the new ball could be crucial, especially for Sri Lanka's fast bowlers against England's aggressive top order. Bowlers who can extract movement from the surface and maintain a tight line will have the opportunity to exert early pressure. However, as the innings develops, batsmen who are set should be able to score at a good rate.
So teams can try to make the most of early assists with the ball, then move towards building a strong total. A score around 280-300 in the first innings could provide a competitive platform, while a team with a well-set batting order could try to cross 300.
squads
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pawan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Dasun ShanakaJanith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mahish Theekshana, Kamil Mishara, Dunith Velalaje, Sachindu Kolombage, Ishan Malinga
England: Harry Brook (c), Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (w), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tong, Sonny Baker, Jamie Overton, Jordan Cox, Rehan Ahmed, Henry Crocombe.
ENG vs SL, 1st ODI: Today's match prediction
Case 1:
- ENG wins the toss and bowls first
- SL's powerplay score: 45-50
- Total score of SL: 250-270
Case 2:
- SL wins the toss and bowls first
- ENG's powerplay score: 55-60
- ENG total score: 290-310
Match Result: The team bowling first is likely to win the match.
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