ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction — 1st ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

ENG vs SL Match Details — 1st ODI

England (ENG) will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the first ODI of a 3-match ODI Series. England defeated Sri Lanka in the recently concluded T20 series by 3-0. In the ODI format, England won their previous series against India by 2-1, which boosts their confidence; they will aim to continue their momentum in white-ball cricket. 

On the other hand, Sri Lanka lost their previous ODI series against West Indies by 1-0. England also won the last ODI series against Sri Lanka by 1-2 in feb month. In this first ODI, both teams will take the field to open their account with a win. 

How to watch England vs Sri Lanka live: Match time, TV channel, streaming and full schedule

ENG vs SL Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026
• Match: ENG vs SL 1st ODI
• Date: 22 Sep 2026
• Match Start Time: 05:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street  
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FANCODE, Star Sports Network

ENG vs SL Weather Report — Chester-le-Street Conditions

• Temperature: 15-16 C
• Rain Chances: 14%
• Humidity: 91% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team ENG Form

 England Recent Form: W, W, L, W, W

Team SL Form

 Sri Lanka Recent Form: W, L, L, W, L

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record 

ENG vs SL Pitch Report — Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street 

The pitch at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers; Last 15 (ODI) Matches statistics are as follows:

• Win Batting First: 33%
• Win Bowling First: 60%
• Best Suited For: Pacers (51%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 267
• Average 2nd Innings: 209

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

ENG vs SL Probable Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

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 (SL) Probable 11:

Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando.

ENG vs SL Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best ENG Players for Dream11 — 1st ODI  

Best SL Players for Dream11 — 1st ODI   

ENG vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Picks —  1st ODI

• Joe Root ©: ENG experienced batter, highest run scorer against IND.
• Ben Duckett ©: ENG top-order batter, scored 141 runs in 3rd ODI against IND.
• Pathum Nissanka (vc): SL top-order batter, scored 85 runs in the T20I series.
• Kusal Mendis (vc): SL skipper and key batter, scored 72 runs in the last ODI.

ENG vs SL (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 1

Dream11 Team:  Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, Jofra Archer, K Mendis, J Tongue, W Hasaranga, W Jacks and K Mishara.

ENG vs SL (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 2

Dream11 Team:  Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, Jofra Archer, K Mendis, J Tongue, W Hasaranga, W Jacks and K Mishara.

England vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Tips 

England vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The England team possesses a formidable batting and bowling attack. Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jos Buttler have been in excellent rhythm. Moreover, Sri Lanka won 2 out of their last 5 ODIs, and head-to-head stats also tilt towards England. 

Prediction:  England (ENG) to win.

Also Read: ENG vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will 1st ODI? England vs Sri Lanka

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