When and Where to Watch England vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming, Match Preview, Timings, and Pitch Report for 1st ODI

A confident England side will take on a dilapidated Sri Lankan outfit in a three-match ODI series, with the first ODI slated to take place at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on 29th June 2021. In the three-match T20I series that preceded the ODI series, Eoin Morgan and his men hammered the Sri Lankan side 3-0.

England has had a mixed bag in ODI cricket in the recent past. In their last 10 ODI matches, they have won 5 matches and lost 5 as well. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has lost 5 out of the 6 matches that they have played in 2021.

While England will be hoping that they can carry forward their form and momentum from the T20I series, the Sri Lankan side will desperately be hoping to post a win. Can Sri Lanka upset the 2019 World Cup winners?

Playing Combinations for ENG vs SL

England

England will open with Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow at the top. While either Liam Livingstone or Dawid Malan will walk in at No.3, the experienced duo of Joe Root and skipper Eoin Morgan will occupy the No.4 and No.5 slots respectively.

England have a lot of all-rounders in their squad. And, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes are the three all-rounders who will feature in the playing XI for the first ODI. Leg spinner Adil Rashid will find a place as the specialist spinner, while David Willey and Mark Wood will complete the lineup.

Predicted Playing XI

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow(wk), Liam Livingstone/Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka received a massive jolt ahead of their ODI series against England, as three of their players, Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, and Niroshan Dickwella were suspended because they breached the bio bubble. Oshada Fernando will most likely open the batting for Sri Lanka alongside skipper Kusal Perera.

Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Ramesh Mendis will come in at No.3, No.4, and No.5 respectively. The all rounders who will take the field for the first ODI for the visitors are Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Isuru Udana.

Left-arm chinaman bowler Lakshan Sandakan and pacers Dushmantha Chammeera and Binura Fernando will form the bowling attack for the Kusal Perera-led side.

Predicted Playing XI

Oshada Fernando, Kusal Perera (C), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Binura Fernando

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 75 | England – 36 | Sri Lanka – 36 | Tie – 1 |N/R – 2

In England

Played – 32 | England – 16 | Sri Lanka – 14 | Tie – 1 |N/R – 1

ENG vs SL Broadcast Details

Match Timings – 03:30 PM IST, 11:00 AM local time

Telecast and Live Streaming – Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv