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

England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England 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 NamePrimary Playing Role
Harry Brook (C)Middle-order Batter
Ben DuckettTop-order Batter
Joe RootTop-order Batter
Jos Buttler (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Tom Banton (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Jordan Cox (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Will JacksAll-rounder / Batting All-rounder
Liam DawsonAll-rounder
Jamie OvertonAll-rounder / Bowling All-rounder
Rehan AhmedAll-rounder / Bowling All-rounder
Adil RashidFrontline Spin Bowler
Jofra ArcherFast Bowler
Gus AtkinsonFast Bowler
Josh TongueFast Bowler
Henry CrocombeFast Bowler
Sonny BakerFast Bowler

Sri Lanka ODI Squad

Captain: Kusal Mendis
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Kusal Mendis (C & WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Pathum NissankaTop-order Batter
Kamil MisharaOpening Batter / Wicketkeeper
Charith Asalanka (VC)Middle-order / Batting All-rounder
Kamindu MendisMiddle-order / Batting All-rounder
Janith LiyanageMiddle-order / Batting All-rounder
Pavan RathnayakeMiddle-order Batter
Dasun ShanakaPace All-rounder
Wanindu HasarangaSpin All-rounder
Dunith WellalageSpin All-rounder
Maheesh TheekshanaFrontline Spin Bowler
Sachindu ColombageSpin Bowler
Dushmantha ChameeraFast Bowler
Asitha FernandoFast Bowler
Dilshan MadushankaFast Bowler
Eshan MalingaFast 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%
TeamWinning Probability
England85.6% – 90%
Opposition10% – 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 ResultMatches
Matches Played82
England Won40
Sri Lanka Won38
Tied1
No Result / Washed Out3

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 MetricForecast
ConditionPartly Sunny to Mostly Cloudy
Temperature22°C High / Around 16°C by Evening
Rain Chance5% – 15%
WindSouthwesterly, 7 – 8 mph
Humidity68% – 75%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.