England vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between ENG vs SL?

Preview

After a totally one-sided T20I series where England decimated a hapless Sri Lankan side 3-0, both these teams will get into ODI mode and will clash against each other in a three-match ODI series. The first ODI will be played on 29th June 2021.

Sri Lanka will surely be hoping to put up a better performance, and hope that a change in format will also bring along with it a change of fortunes as well. England, on the other hand, will look to once again impose themselves on the opposition in the ODI series just like they did in the T20I format of the game.

Match Details

Match – England vs Sri Lanka – 1st match

Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 11:00 AM Local

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv

Pitch Report

The pitch at Chester-le-Street is a good one for batting. The ball will come onto the bat nicely on this surface and the batsmen can cash in if they can spend time out in the middle.

Average first innings score

The average first innings total on this ground is 249.

Record of chasing teams

The chasing team has won 10 out of the 17 completed ODI matches at this venue.

Playing Combinations for ENG vs SL

England

Predicted 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

Predicted 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

Probable best batsman of the match

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow can strike the ball long and can shatter the confidence of any bowling attack. In his last 3 ODI innings, he has scored a century and a fifty. Also, in the 3rd T20I between England and Sri Lanka, Bairstow scored a 43-ball 51 at the top of the order.

Probable best bowler of the match

Dushmantha Chameera

Dushmantha Chameera produced a sensational performance in the 3rd T20I between England and Sri Lanka. He picked up 4 wickets and gave away only 17 runs in the 4 overs that he bowled. Also, in the previous ODI that he played against Bangladesh, Chameera took a five-wicket haul as well.

Today’s match prediction: England are expected to win this match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.