England bats first after winning toss in ODI against Sri Lanka
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
England has chosen to bat first in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street. This match marks the opening ODI of the series. Fast bowler Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket, affecting the team's lineup. Live commentary and highlights are available through BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.
- •Match taking place at Chester-le-Street on September 22, 2026.
- •England won the toss and elected to bat first.
- •Wood has retired from international cricket.
- •Live commentary available via BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.
- 7:43 PMBBC Sport — England ease to big victory as Sri Lanka crumble in first ODI
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — England bat first against Sri Lanka in opening ODI
"England maintain their excellent one-day form in a comfortable victory against Sri Lanka, as Will Jacks' stars with bat and ball to help the home side to an 89-run win at Chester-le-Street in the first ODI.
"Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as England face Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 22, 2026, 7:43 PMEngland ease to big victory as Sri Lanka crumble in first ODI
England maintain their excellent one-day form in a comfortable victory against Sri Lanka, as Will Jacks' stars with bat and ball to help the home side to an 89-run win at Chester-le-Street in the first ODI.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 11:40 AMEngland bat first against Sri Lanka in opening ODI
Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as England face Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.
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