SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Sri Lanka vs England ODI series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka vs England ODI series 2026 between SL vs ENG to be played in Colombo.

After a disappointing Ashes 2025-26, England will tour Sri Lanka for the three ODIs and three T20Is ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Harry Brook and his men will be eager to get some game time.

This tour will help them to adjust to the conditions they will be getting for the upcoming ICC event. The first ODI between the two sides will be played on January 22 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Charith Asalanka will be back as captain, who was sacked in the role for the T20s. Both teams will look to start the tour with a win and gain momentum for the coming matches.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs England (ENG), 1st ODI, Sri Lanka vs England ODI series 2026
• Match Date: January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 02:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 09:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head: SL (37) – ENG (38)

These two sides have been up against each other 79 times in the ODIs. The contest is very tight, as England have won 38 games and Sri Lanka have 37 wins. Three games have been called off, and there is one tie between them.

SL vs ENG: Weather Report

The weather suggests partly cloudy conditions on Thursday afternoon. The temperature is likely to be as high as 29°C with the expected humidity of 55 percent.

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The wicket in Colombo is on the slower side. It will produce good assistance for the bowlers. There will be good seam movement, and the spinners will get grip from the wicket. The bounce is expected to be uneven, which will make the shot-making a little challenging.

SL vs ENG: Predicted XIs:

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananajaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Asita Fernando, Maheeh Theekshana.

England: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Butter (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, Joe Root

All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain First-Choice: Sam Curran || Captain Second-Choice: Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Charith Asalanka

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Joe Root

All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Captain Second-Choice: Harry Brook

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

SL vs ENG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

The conditions are in favor of Sri Lanka, but their current form is a little out of form. That is why we back England to win this game, because of the batting strength they have.

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