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Will Jacks leads England to victory over Sri Lanka

England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday 22 September 2026 in the first ODI of a three-match series.

Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in first ODI
File photo Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in first ODI Photo: Sky Sports

Match result and series standing

England secured an 89-run win to take a one-nil lead in the tournament. The hosts posted 265 all out in 48.1 overs before dismissing Sri Lanka for 176 in 37 overs.

Will Jacks match performance

Will Jacks contributed an unbeaten 46 runs and took five wickets for 22 runs. Harry Brook described the all-rounder as outstanding while he thrived in his new middle-order role.

Captain Harry Brook innings

Harry Brook top-scored with 67 runs off 69 balls to help England build a strong first innings total. Joe Root shared a fifty-run partnership early on before Tom Banton fell to Asitha Fernando.

4 outlets, different leads

  • Sky Sports

    Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in first ODI

  • BBC News

    Vital with the bat, crucial with the ball - Jacks stars in England win

  • The Guardian

    First blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka

  • Business Recorder

    Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka

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