After the three-match T20I series, England and Sri Lanka face off in a three-match ODI series starting with the first game in Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Tuesday, June 29. England won the T20I series 3-0 and is looking upbeat to win the ODI series as well. Heading into this ODI series, England is placed fourth while Sri Lanka is placed as low as ninth in the ICC ODI rankings.
Meanwhile, both teams have injury concerns heading into the series. England’s Jos Buttler was ruled out of the series due to a calf injury. Dawid Malan was added to the side. Jason Roy missed the third T20I due to a tight hamstring. The board is yet to give an update on his injury. Joe Root has been roped in into the ODI side. He played his last ODI for England in September 2020.
Meanwhile, for the Lankans, Avishka Fernando has sustained an injury to his right quadriceps (Grade 2 Tear) during the 2nd T20I. The Sri Lankan fans have also expressed their anger at their team losing this ODI series. They lost an ODI series previously as well against Bangladesh earlier this year.
England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Match Prediction
England and Sri Lanka have played 75 ODIs ever since their first meeting in 1982. both have won 36 games each with three ending in a draw.
- Total Matches Played- 75
- England Won- 36
- Sri Lanka Won- 36
- Tie- 3
- England Win%- 48
- SL Win%- 48
- Average First Innings Score- 249
- Average Second Innings Score- 189
England
Who Will Score Most Runs– Jonny Bairstow/Joe Root
Who Will Take Most Wickets- Chris Woakes/Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka
Who Will Score Most Runs– Kusal Perera/Kusal Mendis
Who Will Take Most Wickets- Nuwan Pradeep/ Akila Dananjaya
Who Will Win The Match: Match Prediction
Historically, Sri Lanka and England have been neck to neck in ODIs. However, considering the current form, England is looking miles ahead and favorites to win the first ODI and the series.
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