Will Jacks five-for seals comfortable England defence of 265
Harry Brook the only player to pass 50 on either side, with Sachindu Colombage's debut the bright spot for Sri Lanka
22/09Result
1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Sep 22 2026
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![England]( "England")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
176 (37/50 ov)
Player of the Match
22/09Result
1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Sep 22 2026
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![England]( "England")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
176 (37/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Jacks bounces back after appendix surgery threatened early end to season
Allrounder plays pivotal role with bat and ball, barely four weeks after falling ill on family trip to Edinburgh
England bat first in opening ODI with Rashid ruled out of series
Kusal Mendis returns to lead Sri Lanka after missing T20Is with hamstring injury
Banton re-emerges at the top after 50-over wilderness years
Latest opening partner for Ben Duckett has little recent List A experience to call on - but also nothing to lose
Preview
Sri Lanka seek ODI revival in bruising England tour
Sri Lanka must start with merely producing a competitive performance against England in Durham, after a disappointing T20I series