ENG vs SL Live streaming details, where & how to watch 1st ODI of Sri Lanka tour of England 2026
The ENG vs SL 1st ODI will be played on Tuesday at Riverside Ground in Durham.
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After suffering consecutive disappointing defeats and losing the T20I series 3-0 against England, Sri Lanka would be keen on securing their first win in the away series. Sri Lanka’s defeat has also been lopsided, as Pathan Nissanka was their top run-scorer in the T20I series with only 85 runs.
They lost the first game by 119 runs, and their second defeat came by six defeats. The last remaining game of the series was finished by England with 62 balls remaining, as they won by 8 wickets. However, the Lankan Lions will aim for a fresh start as they prepare to take on the hosts in the three-match ODI series.
The opening game of the ODI series will kick off at 5 PM IST on Tuesday, being played at the Riverside Ground in Durham. Harry Brook would be confident ahead of the game, having delivered multiple dominant performances against their Asian rivals.
Tom Banton will replace Jacob Bethell and will form the opening pair with Ben Duckett. Meanwhile, Rehan Ahmed will come in the line-up at Adil Rashid’s place. Victory over the whitewash in the T20I series, both sides will start the game with a different mindset.
ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head record in ODIs
- Matches Played: 82
- England Won: 40
- Sri Lanka Won: 38
- No-Result: 4
ENG vs SL 1st ODI: Match Details
- 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 TIME
- Toss Time: 4:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 11:00 AM GMT / 12:00 PM LOCAL TIME
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Durham
When to watch the ENG vs SL 1st ODI? Timing details
The first ODI between England and Sri Lanka will be live from the Riverside Ground. The action starts at 5 PM IST (12:30 PM local), and the toss will take place at 4:30 PM IST (12 PM local).
How to watch ENG vs SL 1st ODI in India?
For the Indian fans, the live action of the match will be televised on the Sony Sports Network. The first ODI will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app or website.
How to watch the ENG vs SL 1st ODI in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan fans can tune into PEO Sports and Sony Sports 1 (HD channel 320, SD channel 38) and Ten Cricket for the live action. The live stream will be available on the Dialog Viu app or website.
How to watch the ENG vs SL 1st ODI in England?
Local fans in England will tune in to Sky Sports Network to watch the live action of the ongoing ODI. They can live-stream the game via the Sky Go app and NOW TV.
Where to watch the ENG vs SL 1st ODI? Country-wise TV & Live Streaming details
- India: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
- Sri Lanka: PEO Sports, Sony Sports 1/Dialog App
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports network/Sky Go app and NOW TV
- Australia: Fox Cricket or Kayo Sports
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- South Africa: SuperSport
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
When and where is the ENG vs SL first ODI?
The first ODI between England and Sri Lanka will be played on September 22 at Riverside Ground in Durham.
What time will the ENG vs SL first ODI start?
The first ODI between England and Sri Lanka will start at 5 PM IST on Tuesday.
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