England vs Sri Lanka, ODI — Prediction, Playing XI & Pitch Report
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Match preview
England take on Sri Lanka in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is batter-friendly: the first innings is usually around 288 and chasing teams have won 67% of the last 9 games. In head to head, England have won 42 and lost 39 of 85 matches against Sri Lanka.
England vs Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI
England probable XI
- Tom Banton (wk) WK
- Ben Duckett BAT
- Joe Root AR
- Jordan Cox (wk) WK
- Harry Brook (c) BAT
- Sam Curran AR
- Will Jacks AR
- Jamie Overton AR
- Gus Atkinson BOWL
- Adil Rashid BOWL
- Sonny Baker BOWL
Sri Lanka probable XI
- Kamindu Mendis AR
- Avishka Fernando BAT
- Kusal Mendis (c) (wk) WK
- Pavan Rathnayake BAT
- Sahan Arachchige AR
- Janith Liyanage AR
- Dasun Shanaka AR
- Sachindu Colombage BOWL
- Eshan Malinga BOWL
- Asitha Fernando BOWL
- Dilshan Madushanka BOWL
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report
Batter-friendly.
Last first-innings totals here: 302/9305200211288/8299/5236/9336/5288/7278/6
Highest: 337/3 by Pakistan (29 Apr 2023) · Lowest: 104 by Zimbabwe
Weather: 24°C · humidity 50% · rain 0% · dew Low
England vs Sri Lanka head to head & recent form
England v Sri Lanka: 85 matches · won 42 · lost 39 · no result 3
| Date | England | Sri Lanka | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | 355/7 | 132 | won |
| 24 Sep 2026 | 305/9 | 321/6 | lost |
| 22 Sep 2026 | 265 | 176 | won |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 357/3 | 304 | won |
| 24 Jan 2026 | 223/5 | 219 | won |
England — last 12 results: won 6, lost 6
v Pakistan 215 (lost) · v Sri Lanka 355/7 (won) · v Sri Lanka 305/9 (lost) · v Sri Lanka 265 (won) · v India 387/3 (won)
Sri Lanka — last 11 results: won 3, lost 8
v Pakistan 268 (lost) · v England 132 (lost) · v England 321/6 (won) · v England 176 (lost) · v West Indies 303/7 (won)
Records at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
| Team | M | W–L | Avg score | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 1–4 | 186 | 215 | 152 |
| Sri Lanka | 7 | 2–5 | 215 | 293/9 | 108/3 |
Most runs here (this squad)
| Player | M | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janith Liyanage | 4 | 146 | 36.5 | 83.9 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 2 | 111 | 55.5 | 100 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 97.3 |
| Kamil Mishara | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 89.5 |
| P Nissanka (Pathum Nissanka) | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 79.4 |
Most wickets here (this squad)
| Player | M | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga | 2 | 4 | 5.05 |
| Asitha Fernando | 3 | 4 | 5.89 |
| Sonny Baker | 1 | 3 | 7.22 |
| Gus Atkinson | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 1 | 2 | 6.7 |
Key player matchups
| Batter v bowler | Runs (balls) | Outs | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root v Dunith Wellalage | 68 (93) | 0 | Batter |
| Harry Brook v Dunith Wellalage | 73 (77) | 1 | Batter |
| Kusal Mendis v Adil Rashid | 65 (89) | 4 | Bowler |
| Joe Root v Asitha Fernando | 61 (72) | 1 | Batter |
| Kamindu Mendis v Gus Atkinson | 14 (32) | 3 | Bowler |
| Kusal Mendis v Jamie Overton | 63 (56) | 1 | Batter |
| Janith Liyanage v Jamie Overton | 10 (26) | 3 | Bowler |
| Tom Banton v Dilshan Madushanka | 61 (45) | 0 | Batter |
ENG vs SL fantasy picks
Captain picks: Joe Root · Vice-captain: Kusal Mendis, Sam Curran (FenStats expert)
- Joe Root England · AR — Expected to bat #3
- Lahiru Udara Sri Lanka · WK
- Tom Banton England · WK — Expected to bat #1
- Ben Duckett England · BAT — Expected to bat #2
- Kusal Mendis Sri Lanka · WK — Expected to bat #3
- Pavan Rathnayake Sri Lanka · BAT — Expected to bat #4
FenStats AI team
Joe Root, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Dilshan Madushanka, Sam Curran, Harry Brook, Sonny Baker
Captain Joe Root · Vice-captain Tom Banton
Picks are based on statistics — information only, not betting advice.
England vs Sri Lanka — questions
What is the pitch report for England vs Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is Batter-friendly: the first innings is usually around 288, and chasing teams have won 67% of recent games.
What is the England probable XI against Sri Lanka?
Tom Banton (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jordan Cox (wk), Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.
What is the Sri Lanka probable XI against England?
Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
What is the head to head record of England vs Sri Lanka?
England have won 42 and lost 39 of 85 matches against Sri Lanka.
Who is the best captain pick for England vs Sri Lanka?
Joe Root, with Kusal Mendis, Sam Curran as vice-captain.