Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 | 22-Sep-2026 05:00 PM | Riverside Ground
ENG 265/10 (48.1)
SL 176/10 (37)
England won by 89 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera* | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 36.84 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Atkinson* | 7 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 3.57 |
| Will Jacks | 7 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 3.14 |
Last Wicket:Dilshan Madushanka b Will Jacks 0(1) - 176/10 in 36.6 ov.
England vs Sri Lanka
England — Innings 1 (265/10 in 48.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton b Asitha Fernando | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Ben Duckett lbw b Dunith Wellalage | 32 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 110.34 | |
| Joe Root b Sachindu Colombage | 44 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| Harry Brook (c) c Dilshan Madushanka b Dushmantha Chameera | 67 | 69 | 7 | 0 | 97.1 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) lbw b Sachindu Colombage | 31 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 93.94 | |
| Will Jacks not out | 46 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 97.87 | |
| Rehan Ahmed run out (Charith Asalanka) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Jamie Overton b Sachindu Colombage | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Gus Atkinson b Dilshan Madushanka | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 70 | |
| Jofra Archer b Asitha Fernando | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Josh Tongue b Asitha Fernando | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 7 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 265 | 10 wkts, 48.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 9.1 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 10 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 9 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 10 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 6 |
| Sachindu Colombage | 10 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 4.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton & Ben Duckett | 16 | 17 |
| Root & Ben Duckett | 51 | 48 |
| Root & Harry Brook | 68 | 70 |
| Jos Buttler & Harry Brook | 47 | 52 |
| Jos Buttler & Will Jacks | 14 | 20 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Will Jacks | 3 | 8 |
| Jamie Overton & Will Jacks | 12 | 18 |
| Gus Atkinson & Will Jacks | 30 | 39 |
| Jofra Archer & Will Jacks | 6 | 10 |
| Josh Tongue & Will Jacks | 18 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Banton | 2.5 | 16 |
| 2 | Ben Duckett | 10.5 | 67 |
| 3 | Joe Root | 22.3 | 135 |
| 4 | Harry Brook | 31.1 | 182 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | 34.3 | 196 |
| 6 | Rehan Ahmed | 35.5 | 199 |
| 7 | Jamie Overton | 38.5 | 211 |
| 8 | Gus Atkinson | 45.2 | 241 |
| 9 | Jofra Archer | 46.6 | 247 |
| 10 | Josh Tongue | 48.1 | 265 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (176/10 in 37 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Jos Buttler b Josh Tongue | 27 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 72.97 | |
| Kamindu Mendis c Ben Duckett b Gus Atkinson | 14 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 73.68 | |
| Kusal Mendis (c) (wk) lbw b Will Jacks | 42 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 70 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Tom Banton b Jamie Overton | 13 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 56.52 | |
| Charith Asalanka lbw b Will Jacks | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Janith Liyanage c Jos Buttler b Jamie Overton | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Jamie Overton b Will Jacks | 45 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 125 | |
| Sachindu Colombage lbw b Rehan Ahmed | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 100 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera not out | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 36.84 | |
| Asitha Fernando c Tom Banton b Will Jacks | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dilshan Madushanka b Will Jacks | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 176 | 10 wkts, 37 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 6 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Gus Atkinson | 7 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Josh Tongue | 5 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 4.6 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 7 | 1 | 46 | 1 | 6.6 |
| Jamie Overton | 5 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Will Jacks | 7 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 3.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kamindu Mendis | 27 | 34 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 21 | 35 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Kusal Mendis | 36 | 49 |
| Charith Asalanka & Kusal Mendis | 1 | 3 |
| Janith Liyanage & Kusal Mendis | 15 | 21 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Kusal Mendis | 5 | 15 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Sachindu Colombage | 28 | 26 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Dushmantha Chameera | 43 | 36 |
| Asitha Fernando & Dushmantha Chameera | 0 | 2 |
| Dilshan Madushanka & Dushmantha Chameera | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamindu Mendis | 5.4 | 27 |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | 11.3 | 48 |
| 3 | Pavan Rathnayake | 19.4 | 84 |
| 4 | Charith Asalanka | 20.1 | 85 |
| 5 | Janith Liyanage | 23.4 | 100 |
| 6 | Kusal Mendis | 26.1 | 105 |
| 7 | Sachindu Colombage | 30.3 | 133 |
| 8 | Dunith Wellalage | 36.3 | 176 |
| 9 | Asitha Fernando | 36.5 | 176 |
| 10 | Dilshan Madushanka | 36.6 | 176 |
Match Info
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 |
| Time | 22-Sep-2026 05:00 PM |
| Venue | Riverside Ground Chester-le-Street |
| Seating Capacity | 17000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: England vs Sri Lanka (ENG vs SL)
England will face Sri Lanka in a thrilling match on 22-Sep-2026 in Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026. The match will be played at Riverside Ground at 05:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Sony Sports Network.
Riverside Ground Pitch Report for ENG vs SL Match 4 Match
The pitch at this place will help the batsmen and the ball will come well on the bat. Batsmen can play their shots right from the beginning of the innings and will have a good time on this wicket. It will be difficult for the bowlers and they will have to be precise in their line and length.
Riverside Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Chester-le-Street, GB will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 17°C on the match day with 72% humidity and 21.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
England is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sri Lanka remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026.
The pitch at Riverside Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. England will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sri Lanka will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between England batting and Sri Lanka bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will England showcase its strengths, or will Sri Lanka pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Sony Sports Network on 22-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
