Sri Lanka vs England ODI Series Schedule
Sri Lanka welcome England for a One Day International series that will test both teams in their ability to build a score whilst keeping wickets in hand before cutting loose later in the innings. Often suffering from inconsistencies with the bat in hand, both teams will be tested fully as they try to battle the spinning tops that each stadium will likely provide.
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2026 Sri Lanka vs England Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: January 22, 2026
- End Date: January 27, 2026
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Teams & Format
The format of the series will see the two international heavyweights battling in the One Day International game. An ODI sees the sides given a maximum of 50 overs (300 deliveries) to bat and 50 overs in the field.
An ODI game is shorter than a Test and longer than a Twenty20. This means an ODI match will provide the tactical battle of a Test match along with the big shots of a T20.
Sri Lanka will arrive for this series knowing that they are able to win this contest. Playing in home conditions will see Sri Lanka given a boost as they look to try to ensure they win on home soil. Unlike England, the Sri Lankan players will be comfortable on the tracks they play on, with their batters and bowlers growing up playing on these pitches.
For England, this will be a massive challenge. The tops in Sri Lanka should see the spinners come into their own. With the bat, England have been poor against spin, and this has often seen them try to force quick scoring which results in wickets falling.
The challenge for the two sides will be consistency with bat and ball. England are the better side, but the conditions will make this a far more even contest.
Key Players & Prospects
| Player (Team) | Prospects |
|---|---|
| Adil Rashid (England) | England's premier spin bowler and arguably their most important player on this tour. Rashid is able to hold down an end or provide a serious wicket-taking option, meaning he will be key as one of the few true spinning options for the tourists. |
| Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) | Pathum Nissanka will more than likely help to open the batting for the home side this series. Starting well in the ODI game is incredibly important, and Nissanka may prove crucial to Sri Lanka's hopes. |
