England One Win From Series After Jacks All‑Round Masterclass

An 89‑run opening win, powered by Will Jacks' unbeaten 46 followed by a career‑best 5/22, has put England in position to clinch the three‑match series at Headingley.

Overview

England lead the ODI series 1-0 after an 89‑run victory at Riverside that was driven by Will Jacks' unbeaten 46 and his 5/22 with the ball.
The hosts confirmed a 16‑man ODI squad with Adil Rashid ruled out injured and Rehan Ahmed called up to replace him, while Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell remain sidelined and Jamie Overton has returned.
Preview coverage and betting markets rate England heavy favourites to seal the series in the second game at Headingley, where early seam and swing under cloudy conditions are expected to favour pace bowlers.
Sri Lanka face urgent batting questions despite Kusal Mendis returning as captain and Sachindu Colombage impressing with legspin on debut in the opener.
The three‑match series runs to Sept. 27 and is being widely broadcast, with Sony/SonyLIV in India, Sky/BBC in the UK, Willow in North America and SuperSport in Africa, and is being used by both teams as preparation for the 2027 World Cup.