England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2026: ENG vs SL Live Score, Scorecard, Highlights and Updates
The England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2026 is being played on September 22 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The three-match ODI series follows England's T20I series against Sri Lanka, which England won 3-0.
England are led by Harry Brook, while Sri Lanka are captained by Kusal Mendis. The match is part of Sri Lanka's tour of England in 2026. The ODI series will be followed by the remaining matches on September 24 and September 27.
England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Live Score
England 265 all out
England were bowled out for 265 after a promising start. Harry Brook was England's top scorer with 67 runs, while Ben Duckett contributed 32.
Sri Lanka's bowlers fought back strongly during the middle and latter stages of the innings. Debutant leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage was particularly impressive, finishing with 3 wickets for 44 runs.
England Batting Highlights
Harry Brook: 67
Ben Duckett: 32
Joe Root: 44
Will Jacks: 46
England: 265 all out
Brook and Root helped England recover after early wickets, but Sri Lanka eventually applied pressure and triggered a late collapse.
Harry Brook Leads England Against Sri Lanka
England captain Harry Brook played an important innings in the first ODI, scoring 67 runs.
Brook came to the crease after England lost an early wicket and built a useful partnership with Joe Root. He reached 67 before being dismissed by Dushmantha Chameera.
Brook's performance comes after an excellent T20I series against Sri Lanka, where he finished as England's leading run-scorer with 170 runs and was named Player of the Series.
Ben Duckett in ENG vs SL 1st ODI
Ben Duckett opened the innings for England and scored 32 runs.
Duckett and Joe Root built a partnership after England lost Tom Banton early. However, Sri Lankan spinner Dunith Wellalage dismissed Duckett leg before wicket to end the partnership.
Duckett comes into the ODI series after scoring 141 in England's previous ODI against India.
England vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
England Innings
Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
Ben Duckett | 32 |
Tom Banton | 10 |
Joe Root | 44 |
Harry Brook | 67 |
Jos Buttler | 23* |
Will Jacks | 46 |
Others | — |
England | 265 all out |
Scorecard details may update as the match coverage continues.
Sri Lanka Bowling
Sachindu Colombage was the standout Sri Lankan bowler, taking 3 wickets for 44 runs on his ODI debut.
Other Sri Lankan bowlers, including Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando, also contributed wickets as Sri Lanka restricted England to 265.
England vs Sri Lanka Playing XI
England
Ben Duckett
Tom Banton
Joe Root
Harry Brook (Captain)
Jos Buttler
Rehan Ahmed
Will Jacks
Jamie Overton
Jofra Archer
Gus Atkinson
Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka
Kamindu Mendis
Kusal Mendis (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
Pavan Rathnayake
Charith Asalanka
Janith Liyanage
Dunith Wellalage
Dushmantha Chameera
Sachindu Colombage
Asitha Fernando
Dilshan Madushanka
The confirmed team selections were reported for the first ODI at Chester-le-Street.
England vs Sri Lanka T20I Series Before the ODIs
The ODI series comes immediately after England's three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.
England won all three T20Is. In the third T20I at Manchester, England chased Sri Lanka's 124 in only 9.4 overs, winning by eight wickets. Harry Brook finished the T20I series with 170 runs and was named Player of the Series.
The T20I results were:
1st T20I: England won by 119 runs
2nd T20I: England won by 6 wickets
3rd T20I: England won by 8 wickets
ENG vs SL ODI Series Schedule 2026
The three-match ODI series is scheduled as follows:
Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
1st ODI | September 22, 2026 | Chester-le-Street |
2nd ODI | September 24, 2026 | Leeds |
3rd ODI | September 27, 2026 | The Oval |
Harry Brook is England's captain for the ODI series.
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ENG vs SL: Key Players to Watch
Harry Brook
Harry Brook is leading England in the ODI series and enters the match after an impressive T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett is an important part of England's top order and opened the innings in the first ODI.
Joe Root
Joe Root provided stability in England's middle order and scored 44 during England's innings.
Sachindu Colombage
The Sri Lankan leg-spinner made an immediate impact on his ODI debut by taking three wickets for 44 runs.
England vs Sri Lanka: Latest Match Update
England finished their innings on 265 all out. Harry Brook's 67 was the highest individual score for England, while Will Jacks added 46 and Joe Root made 44.
Sri Lanka's bowling attack fought back after England reached 182/3, taking wickets at regular intervals. Sachindu Colombage was particularly effective with his leg-spin.
The match is now into Sri Lanka's innings, with the visitors chasing England's total.
FAQs
What is the England vs Sri Lanka match?
England and Sri Lanka are playing the first ODI of their three-match series on September 22, 2026, at Chester-le-Street.
Who is England's captain?
Harry Brook is England's captain for the 2026 ODI series against Sri Lanka.
How many runs did Harry Brook score?
Harry Brook scored 67 runs in England's first innings.
How many runs did Ben Duckett score?
Ben Duckett scored 32 runs for England.
What is England's score against Sri Lanka?
England were bowled out for 265 in the first ODI.
Who took the most wickets for Sri Lanka?
Debutant Sachindu Colombage took three wickets for 44 runs.
Where can I follow ENG vs SL live?
You can follow ENG vs SL live score, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard and cricket live updates through licensed broadcasters and established live-score platforms.
Conclusion
The England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2026 has produced an interesting first innings, with England posting 265 all out. Harry Brook led the scoring with 67, while Ben Duckett made 32 and Joe Root contributed 44.
Sri Lanka's Sachindu Colombage impressed on his ODI debut with three wickets, helping his team restrict England after the hosts had reached 182/3.
The result will be determined by Sri Lanka's chase, so the ENG vs SL live score and final result should be updated as the match progresses.
