England vs Sri Lanka Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between ENG vs SL?

The first ODI between England (ENG) and Sri Lanka (SL) is set to be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, September 22.

England were in red-hot form during the three-match T20I series, where they whitewashed the touring side. Harry Brook and Co. will look to dominate the ODI series as well. Winning the first game on Tuesday will set the tone for the rest of the week.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to pick themselves up from a drubbing during the T20Is. They are not a bad side but they haven't fired as a unit and played well below their full potential. Sri Lanka do not have the same firepower as England with the bat. That is why they will have to bowl out of their skins and look to even things up.

ENG vs SL: Match Details

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street: Pitch Report

Batters are expected to have a good time at the venue, with good carry and bounce on offer. The new ball will swing around for the first few overs. However, if the seamers fail to get early breakthroughs, they could be in for some leather hunting.

ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head ODI Record

ENG vs SL: Predicted Playing XIs

England

Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.

ENG vs SL: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Harry Brook

England captain Harry Brook was in sublime form during the T20Is and will look to continue his purple patch in the 50-over format. The right-handed batter scored 170 runs in just three innings at a strike rate of 217.95. This year, in six ODIs, he is averaging 43 and has a strike rate of 116.84

Probable Best Bowler: Sonny Baker

Sonny Baker was the pick of the bowlers during the T20Is. In three matches, he picked up six wickets at a mind-boggling economy rate of 3.72. Baker had made his ODI debut in June this year against New Zealand and had a forgettable outing. He will look to establish himself as a potent weapon for the Three Lions in the 50-over format.

Today's Match Prediction: England to win the match