England posted 312 runs against Sri Lanka's 287 in the opening ODI of 2026. The match featured standout innings from Jon Smith and Jacob Manning.
The opening ODI of the 2026 series between England and Sri Lanka was played at Lord's on 22 September 2026, ending with England winning by 25 runs.
Overall Score
England batted first, posting 312 runs off 50 overs. Sri Lanka replied with 287 runs in 48 overs, falling short of the target.
Key Performances
- Jon Smith (England) scored 112 runs off 98 balls, hitting 12 fours.
- Jacob Manning (England) contributed 78 runs off 65 balls.
- Sachin Tharanga (Sri Lanka) made 95 runs off 102 balls.
- Bowling: Emerson Chapman (England) took 4 wickets; Andrea Sandar (Sri Lanka) claimed 3 wickets.
Highlights
A 150‑run partnership between Smith and Manning in the third over set England on a commanding total. In response, Sri Lanka built an 80‑run stand between Tharanga and Jayden Silva, but the chase stalled in the final overs.
Looking Ahead
The teams will reconvene for the second ODI on 27 September at the Oval. Coaches emphasized the need to tighten middle‑order play and reduce dot‑ball percentages.
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