England vs Sri Lanka: Latest Match Result, Scorecard and Key Updates

England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on September 22, 2026. England scored 265 runs in 48.1 overs before bowling Sri Lanka out for 176 in 37 overs.

Will Jacks was the standout performer of the match. He first contributed an unbeaten 46 with the bat and then took five wickets for 22 runs, helping England secure a convincing victory and take a 1-0 lead in the ODI series.

England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Result

England won the toss and decided to bat first. The hosts lost an early wicket but recovered through contributions from Joe Root and captain Harry Brook.

England eventually reached 265 all out in 48.1 overs. Sri Lanka's bowlers, particularly debutant Sachindu Colombage and Asitha Fernando, kept taking wickets and prevented England from posting a much bigger total.

Sri Lanka needed 266 runs to win, but England's bowlers made the chase difficult from the beginning. Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for 176 in 37 overs, giving England an 89-run victory.

Harry Brook Leads England's Batting

England captain Harry Brook was the team's leading run-scorer. He made 67 runs from 69 balls and helped rebuild the innings after England lost an early wicket.

Joe Root also made an important contribution with 44 runs from 52 deliveries, while Ben Duckett scored 32 from 29 balls.

Will Jacks provided a strong finish with an unbeaten 46 from 47 balls. His contribution helped England push the total towards a competitive 265.

Will Jacks Produces Match-Winning Bowling Performance

Will Jacks was named Player of the Match after an excellent all-round performance.

With the ball, Jacks took 5 wickets for 22 runs in seven overs. He returned at the end of Sri Lanka's innings and removed Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka in a dramatic final over.

The five-wicket haul was Jacks' best bowling performance in ODI cricket.

Sri Lanka Struggle During the Chase

Sri Lanka's chase began with some stability, but wickets started falling regularly as England applied pressure.

Kusal Mendis scored 42 runs from 60 balls, while Dunith Wellalage made 45 from 36 deliveries. Pathum Nissanka contributed 27 runs.

Sri Lanka reached 133 for seven at one stage, with Wellalage attempting to keep the chase alive. However, Jacks' late spell ended Sri Lanka's resistance and the visitors were bowled out for 176.

England vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

England – 265 all out in 48.1 overs

• Harry Brook – 67
• Will Jacks – 46*
• Joe Root – 44
• Ben Duckett – 32
• Sachindu Colombage – 3 wickets
• Asitha Fernando – 3 wickets

Sri Lanka – 176 all out in 37 overs

• Dunith Wellalage – 45
• Kusal Mendis – 42
• Pathum Nissanka – 27
• Will Jacks – 5/22
• Jamie Overton – 2/21

Result: England won by 89 runs.

Player of the Match: Will Jacks.

England Take 1-0 Lead in ODI Series

The victory puts England 1-0 ahead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

The second ODI is scheduled for September 24 at Headingley, while the third ODI will be played at The Kia Oval on September 27.

England had already won all three T20Is in the earlier part of the tour, making the first ODI another positive result for the home side.

Sri Lanka Face a Tough Challenge in the Next ODI

Sri Lanka will need to improve its batting performance in the second ODI after being restricted to 176.

The middle and lower order struggled to maintain the required scoring rate, while England's bowlers consistently took wickets at important moments.

For England, the combination of Brook's batting, Jacks' all-round performance and disciplined bowling provides momentum heading into the second match.

What Happened in the Previous T20I Series?

Before the ODI series, England and Sri Lanka played three T20Is.

England won the first T20I by 119 runs, the second by six wickets and the third by eight wickets. England therefore entered the ODI series after winning the T20I series 3-0.

Conclusion

England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street and moved 1-0 ahead in the three-match series.

Harry Brook's 67 and Will Jacks' unbeaten 46 helped England reach 265. Jacks then produced the decisive bowling performance, taking 5/22 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 176.

The second ODI at Headingley on September 24 will give Sri Lanka an opportunity to level the series, while England will look to build on its strong start.