ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, England vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the England vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026 between ENG vs SL to be played in Chester-le-Street.
England hammered Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series and recorded an easy whitewash. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler were unstoppable in the T20I series. England and Sri Lanka will now take on each other in the ODIs.
The first ODI will kick off at 5 PM IST on Tuesday at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Kusal Mendis is back after injury and will lead Sri Lanka. His return will strength the batting unit.
On the other hand, Joe Root will be in action for England, and he will add to the already destructive English batting unit. England gained the No. 1 ranking in T20Is recently and will be looking to start the ODI series with a win.
ENG vs SL: Match Details
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- Match: England (ENG) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st ODI, England vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026
- Match Date: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 5:00 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 11:30 AM GMT / 12:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
ENG vs SL: Head-to-head: ENG (40) – SL (38)
The head-to-head scoreline in ODIs between these two sides is very tight. Both teams have played 82 ODIs so far. England have won 40 games, and Sri Lanka have won 38. One game has been tied, and three have ended with no results.
ENG vs SL: Weather Report
The forecast for Tuesday in Chester-le-Street shows partly cloudy conditions. The temperature will be around Chester-le-Street, and the average humidity will be at 65-68 percent.
ENG vs SL: Pitch Report
The wicket at Riverside Ground generally favors the batting side. It has reliable bounce and a consistent pace. Fast bowlers will get movement and bounce from the wicket for the first few overs. As the game goes forward, the wicket will start gripping.
ENG vs SL: Predicted XIs:
England: Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
Sri Lanka: Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Joe Root, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson
Bowler: Adil Rashid
Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Captain Second-Choice: Adil Rashid
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Liam Dawson
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Joe Root, Charith Asalanka, Ben Duckett
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Will Jacks
Bowler: Adil Rashid
Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Harry Brook || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dasun Shanaka
ENG vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka will feel a little comfortable in this format because of their combination. But still England are very strong on this wicket. Hence, we back England to win the first ODI.
When will the first ENG vs SL ODI take place?
The first ENG vs SL ODI will take place on September 22, 2026.
Where will the first ENG vs SL ODI take place?
The first ENG vs SL ODI will take place at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
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