Sri Lanka vs England LIVE: First ODI — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sri Lanka vs England LIVE: 1st ODI, Colombo
The first One-Day International of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and England is currently in progress at the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka . 🇱🇰🏏🇬🇧 Match Context & Build-up Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first , opting to put runs on the board under lights in a day/night contest at this iconic venue. Both teams are using this series as preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026 , but pride and momentum in the 50-over format remain important. England arrive in Sri Lanka following a difficult run of form in limited-overs cricket, including a disappointing Ashes campaign and mixed ODI results, placing emphasis on rebuilding confidence under captain Harry Brook . Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have shown strong home ODI performances in recent years and have named a balanced lineup despite resting a couple of frontline spinners with the T20 World Cup in mind. Live Score & Key Match Action Sri Lanka 129/4 (27.1 overs) (as reported from live …
