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England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, 2026

The 1st ODI between England and Sri Lanka as part of the Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 is scheduled to take place tomorrow, September 22, 2026.

Match Overview

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM Local time (11:30 AM GMT / 5:00 PM IST)
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Team squads with their playing role

The complete 16-member squads and player roles for both England and Sri Lanka ahead of the 1st ODI at Chester-le-Street:

England ODI Squad

Captain: Harry Brook

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Harry Brook (C)	Middle-order Batter
Ben Duckett	Top-order Batter
Joe Root	Top-order Batter
Jos Buttler (WK)	Wicketkeeper Batter
Tom Banton (WK)	Wicketkeeper Batter
Jordan Cox (WK)	Wicketkeeper Batter
Will Jacks	All-rounder / Batting All-rounder
Liam Dawson	All-rounder
Jamie Overton	All-rounder / Bowling All-rounder
Rehan Ahmed	All-rounder / Bowling All-rounder
Adil Rashid	Frontline Spin Bowler
Jofra Archer	Fast Bowler
Gus Atkinson	Fast Bowler
Josh Tongue	Fast Bowler
Henry Crocombe	Fast Bowler
Sonny Baker	Fast Bowler

Sri Lanka ODI Squad

Captain: Kusal Mendis

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Kusal Mendis (C & WK)	Wicketkeeper Batter
Pathum Nissanka	Top-order Batter
Kamil Mishara	Opening Batter / Wicketkeeper
Charith Asalanka (VC)	Middle-order / Batting All-rounder
Kamindu Mendis	Middle-order / Batting All-rounder
Janith Liyanage	Middle-order / Batting All-rounder
Pavan Rathnayake	Middle-order Batter
Dasun Shanaka	Pace All-rounder
Wanindu Hasaranga	Spin All-rounder
Dunith Wellalage	Spin All-rounder
Maheesh Theekshana	Frontline Spin Bowler
Sachindu Colombage	Spin Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera	Fast Bowler
Asitha Fernando	Fast Bowler
Dilshan Madushanka	Fast Bowler
Eshan Malinga	Fast Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: According to major data models and Cricket World, England holds a dominant 85.6% to 90% probability of winning the opening match. The opposing team has a projected 10% to 14.4% chance of securing the victory.

England 87.8%

Opposition 12.2%

Team	Winning Probability
England	85.6% – 90%
Opposition	10% – 14.4%

Head-to-Head Match Record

England holds a razor-thin 40-38 lead over Sri Lanka in their Men’s ODI head-to-head history. Over more than four decades of matches, their 50-over encounters have remained incredibly close and competitive.

Overall ODI Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: England and Sri Lanka have played 82 ODI matches overall. England have won 40 matches, while Sri Lanka have recorded 38 victories. One match ended in a tie, with three matches producing no result or being washed out.

ODI Head-to-Head Record

Match Result	Matches
Matches Played	82
England Won	40
Sri Lanka Won	38
Tied	1
No Result / Washed Out	3

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast is very promising, indicating a high probability of an uninterrupted full 50-over game between England and Sri Lanka tomorrow at Chester-le-Street.

Weather Metrics Overview

Weather Outlook: According to live data from BBC Weather and hourly tracking models, conditions are expected to be partly sunny to mostly cloudy with pleasant intervals throughout the day. Temperatures could reach 22°C during peak play before dropping to around 16°C by the evening. Rain chances will remain extremely low, while gentle southwesterly winds and moderate humidity are expected during the game.

Weather Metrics

Weather Metric	Forecast
Condition	Partly Sunny to Mostly Cloudy
Temperature	22°C High / Around 16°C by Evening
Rain Chance	5% – 15%
Wind	Southwesterly, 7 – 8 mph
Humidity	68% – 75%

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England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England 2026