Watch ENG vs SL 1st ODI Highlights: England Beat Sri Lanka by 89 Runs

Watch ENG vs SL 1st ODI Highlights: In the first ODI between England and Sri Lanka, played at Chester-le-Street on September 22, 2026, England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Brief Match Summary

• Toss: England won the toss and elected to bat first.

England Innings Highlights

England were bowled out for 265 runs in 48.1 overs.

• Harry Brook: 67 runs (69 balls)
• Will Jacks: 46* runs (47 balls)
• Joe Root: 44 runs (52 balls)
• Sachindu Colombage: 3 wickets (10 overs, 44 runs – debut match)
• Asitha Fernando: 3 wickets

Sri Lanka Innings Highlights

Chasing a target of 266 runs, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 176 runs in 37 overs.

• Dunith Wellalage: 45 runs (36 balls)
• Kusal Mendis: 42 runs (60 balls)
• Will Jacks: 5 wickets (7 overs, 22 runs) — Player of the Match

England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Match Result & Performance Analysis

Result: England won the match by 89 runs. Will Jacks delivered an all-round performance, scoring an unbeaten 46 runs with the bat and claiming the first five-wicket haul (5/22) of his career with the ball.