Rajasthan Royals teammatesJofra Archer andDasun Shanaka will line up on opposing sides once more when England, fresh off a 3-0 T20I sweep, host Sri Lanka in a three-match ENG vs SL ODI 2026 series.
The England vs Sri Lanka ODI 2026 series will be available to watch on live streaming and live telecast in India. The three matches will be played in Chester-le-Street, Leeds and The Oval.
Jofra Archer returns to lead England cricket team's attack in the 50-over leg, arriving in rich form.
The right-arm pacer has 70 wickets in 39 ODIs and is placed third in the ICC men's bowling rankings for the format.
The Royals' leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 25 scalps, the 31-year-old Archer has been in fine touch across formats this year.
Jofra Archer was named Player of the Series in the June Test series against New Zealand and finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker in England's 4-0 T20I series win over India.
He also picked up an impressive 12 wickets to help England beat Pakistan 3-0 in Tests at home.
In the recently concluded T20Is against the Lankans, he was rested for the Southampton opener but returned to pick up two wickets apiece in Cardiff and Manchester.
On the other side, Dasun Shanaka will hope to lift the Sri Lanka cricket team after disappointment in the shortest format.
The all-rounder has 1299 runs and 27 wickets from 71 ODIs and reached England in blazing nick, having struck 121 off 43 balls in a T20 league in the Caribbean.
Dasun Shanaka's England tour has been muted so far, though, with 40 runs across the three T20Is and no wicket in the single game he bowled in.
England vs Sri Lanka ODI head-to-head
England and Sri Lanka have a fairly even head-to-head record in the 50-over format. In 82 ODIs, England lead narrowly with 40 wins to Sri Lanka's 38. One match was tied and three finished without a result.
The teams last met in an ODI series in Colombo in January 2026, which England won 2-1. Neither Archer nor Shanaka was part of that campaign.
England vs Sri Lanka ODI 2026 series schedule
All times in Indian Standard Time (IST)
- September 22, Tuesday: England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI, Chester-le-Street - 5:00 PM
- September 24, Thursday: England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI, Leeds - 5:00 PM
- September 27, Sunday: England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI, The Oval - 3:00 PM
Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka ODI 2026 live in India
Live streaming of the England vs Sri Lanka ODI 2026 series will be available to watch on SonyLiv. The ENG vs SL ODI cricket matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports 1 TV channel in India.
England vs Sri Lanka ODI 2026 squads
England cricket team: Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton (wicketkeeper), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jordan Cox (wicketkeeper), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Henry Crocombe, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
Sri Lankan cricket team: Kusal Mendis (captain & wicketkeeper), Charith Asalanka (vice-captain), Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage.
