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England hosts Sri Lanka for first ODI at Riverside Ground

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

England hosts Sri Lanka for first ODI at Riverside Ground

Summary

England faces Sri Lanka in the first ODI of their three-match series on September 22 at Riverside Ground in Durham. England comes off a 3-0 T20I series win against the same opponent, demonstrating strong form. Captain Harry Brook, who averages 51.82 in ODIs, will lead the team, while Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis returns from injury to guide his side. The contest follows England's previous 2-1 ODI series win in Sri Lanka earlier this year, although their recent ODI performances have been inconsistent, losing five of their last nine matches.

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•First ODI takes place on September 22, 2026.
•Brook averages 92 against Sri Lanka in ODIs.
•Mendis returns to lead Sri Lanka after injury.
•England won the recent T20I series 3-0.
•Next matches scheduled for September 18 and 20.

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