The Sri Lanka vs England One Day International (ODI) series is set to commence on January 22, 2026, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This series comprises three ODIs followed by three T20Is, offering both teams valuable preparation ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Match Schedule:
- 1st ODI: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM GMT
- 2nd ODI: Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM GMT
- 3rd ODI: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM GMT
Broadcasting and Streaming Options:
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports and its streaming platform, discovery+, will broadcast the series live. Viewers can access matches via their TV packages or through a standalone subscription to discovery+, starting at £30.99 per month. (tntsports.co.uk)
- India: Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights, with live streaming available on SonyLIV and the FanCode app. Match-specific passes or full tour passes are offered for flexible viewing options. (latestly.com)
- Sri Lanka: Local viewers can watch the matches on Ten Cricket and the Dialog ViU app. (icccricketschedule.com)
- United States: The series is not scheduled for broadcast. However, viewers can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access international streaming services that carry the matches. For instance, using a VPN to connect to a UK server would allow access to TNT Sports' coverage. (tntsports.co.uk)
Team Squads:
- England ODI Squad: Harry Brook (Captain), Zak Crawley, Tom Banton (Wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Luke Wood. (icccricketschedule.com)
- Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Eshan Malinga. (icccricketschedule.com)
Additional Information:
For viewers outside the listed regions, using a VPN can help access international streaming services that broadcast the matches. It's important to ensure that the use of VPNs complies with the terms and conditions of the streaming services. (tomsguide.com)
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to check the official websites of the broadcasters and streaming platforms.