ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: England gave Sri Lanka absolutely no chance in the T20I series. Now, the two teams are set to face each other in ODI cricket. This series is crucial for Sri Lanka. The team needs to stage a strong comeback.
England won all three matches of the T20I series. They secured a victory by 119 runs in the first match. In the second match, they chased down Sri Lanka’s target in just 12.1 overs. In the third match, too, England completed the chase in 9.4 overs. The format has now changed. Sri Lanka has a chance to bounce back.
The pitch at Durham appeared green before the match. However, it could become good for batting once the sun comes out. The weather is expected to remain clear. Batters could benefit from the fast outfield. England has pacers like Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue. Asitha Fernando might get a chance for Sri Lanka.
This match is an opportunity for Sri Lanka to make a comeback. England will look to continue its strong form. It remains to be seen how strong a response Sri Lanka can put up against England.
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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Match Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 |
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI |
| Venue | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street |
| Match Date/Time | 5:00 PM IST, Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLiv app and website |
For Latest Updates & Dream11 Teams
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: England and Sri Lanka Recent Forms
| Team | Results |
|---|---|
| England | ✅✅❌✅✅ |
| Sri Lanka | ❌❌✅NR A |
*Most recent match on the right
England Team Preview
England’s ODI form is also strong. The team won the ODI series against India 2-1 in July. England also defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in January. Their batters are in good form. All eyes will be on Harry Brook. He has scored 215 runs in ODI cricket in 2026. Brook also boasts a strong record against Sri Lanka. He averages 92 against them.
Sri Lanka Team Preview
Sri Lanka’s recent ODI form has not been good. The team lost both matches against England in January. Sri Lanka won the first ODI against the West Indies in June. The subsequent two matches could not be completed due to rain. Kusal Mendis has returned to the team. He is playing after recovering from a hamstring injury. Mendis has scored 211 runs in ODI cricket in 2026. He has maintained an average of 70.33.
ENG vs SL, Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Pitch Report
The pitch at Riverside Ground may assist fast bowlers initially. There could be swing and seam movement with the new ball.
Pacers could become even more dangerous if there is cloud cover. Batters will need to play cautiously during the opening overs. Batting might become easier once the ball gets older. Playing shots will be somewhat simpler then.
Spinners could also find some turn during the middle overs. Bowlers will aim to restrict the run rate during this phase. At this ground, the team batting first has won 11 ODI matches. The team bowling first has won 15 matches.
The average score in the first innings is 240 runs. The average score in the second innings is 192 runs. The team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first. Capitalizing on the early movement will be crucial.
England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record in ODI
| Total | 82 |
|---|---|
| Won by England | 40 |
| Won by Sri Lanka | 38 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 03 |
There has been a very close rivalry between England and Sri Lanka in ODI cricket. The two teams have played 82 ODI matches. England have won 40 matches. Sri Lanka have won 38 matches. One match ended with no result. Three matches ended in a tie.
In the last five head-to-head matches, England have won two. Sri Lanka have also won two. One match ended with no result. The last head-to-head match took place on January 27, 2026. England defeated Sri Lanka by 53 runs.
Batting first, England scored 357/3. Harry Brook scored 136 runs off 66 balls. Joe Root also played an unbeaten innings of 111 runs. Sri Lanka scored 304 runs. Pavan Rathnayake played a magnificent innings of 121 runs. By winning the match by 53 runs, England took the lead in the recent head-to-head record.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Probable Playing 11
| England | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Tom Banton | Pathum Nissanka |
| Ben Duckett | Kamil Mishara |
| Joe Root | Kusal Mendis (C & WK) |
| Harry Brook (C) | Kamindu Mendis |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Charith Asalanka |
| Will Jacks | Janith Liyanage |
| Rehan Ahmed | Dasun Shanaka |
| Jamie Overton | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Gus Atkinson | Maheesh Theekshana / Dunith Wellalage |
| Jofra Archer | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Josh Tongue | Asitha Fernando |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Head-to-Head Team
ENG vs SL Best Dream11 Team Captain and Vice-Captain Choices – Small Leagues
- Joe Root
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Jos Buttler
- Kushal Mendis
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
ENG vs SL Best Dream11 Team Captain and Vice-Captain Choices – Grand Leagues
- Tom Banton
- Josh Tongue
- Gus Atkinson
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
ENG vs SL Player Stats for Dream11 Prediction (Recent ODI Stats)
Top Batters
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | 10 | 625 | 104.17 | 91.37 |
| Harry Brook | England | 10 | 393 | 43.67 | 118.37 |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 10 | 451 | 50.11 | 86.73 |
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 10 | 308 | 38.50 | 79.17 |
Top Bowlers
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | England | 10 | 14 | 5.79 | 32.07 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 6 | 12 | 4.47 | 29.50 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | 5 | 9 | 5.76 | 33.33 |
| Asitha Fernando | Sri Lanka | 8 | 9 | 6.58 | 46.22 |
4XPrediction: ENG vs SL Match Winner Prediction
England are the stronger pick for this match. They have won their last two ODI matches against Sri Lanka. England also beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20I series. Harry Brook is in good form and scored 136 in the last ODI. England’s fast bowlers can also get help from the Durham pitch. The pitch can offer swing early on. Sri Lanka have struggled against England recently. England’s batting and bowling look stronger.
Match Winner: England
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who is the best captain for ENG vs SL Dream11?
Harry Brook is a strong captain pick. He scored 136 runs in the last ODI against Sri Lanka. He can score big runs again.
Q2. Who is the best vice-captain for ENG vs SL Dream11?
Joe Root is a good vice-captain pick. He scored 111 runs* in the last H2H match. His experience makes him a safe batting pick.
Q3. Who are the best batters for ENG vs SL Dream11?
Harry Brook and Joe Root are top picks. Brook scored 136 runs in the last H2H. Root made an unbeaten 111 in the same match.
Q4. Who are the best bowlers for ENG vs SL Dream11?
Liam Dawson and Will Jacks are good picks. Dawson took 2 wickets in the last H2H match. Jacks also picked up 2 wickets in that game.
Q5. When will the final ENG vs SL Dream11 team be updated?
The final team will be updated after the toss. Check the confirmed Playing XI first. Then make the final Captain and Vice-Captain picks.
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