England lead 1-0 as second ODI with Sri Lanka is set for Headingley on September 24, 2026
England and Sri Lanka face off in the second ODI of the England vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026 at Headingley in Leeds on September 24, 2026, with the match scheduled to start at 5 PM IST. England hold a 1-0 lead after winning the first ODI by 89 runs; Will Jacks scored 46 not out off 47 balls and took 5/22 to claim his maiden ODI five-wicket haul.
England will aim to convert their advantage into a series-clinching victory after the opening match, while Sri Lanka arrive having shown some resistance with the ball but not enough to avoid defeat. Sri Lankan batters have gone four consecutive innings on this tour without an individual half-century. England’s win in the first ODI was their 41st against Sri Lanka; across 83 meetings Sri Lanka have won 38, one game has been tied and three have ended with no result.
The second ODI at Headingley is forecast to be partly cloudy with an expected temperature around 19°C and average humidity near 60 percent. Pitch reports describe a classical English surface that will test top-order batters early with a new ball and is likely to become easier to bat on as the match progresses. Historically at this venue in ODIs the side batting second has had more success and the average first-innings score is cited at roughly 225-235.
England named Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue in their playing XI. Sri Lanka’s XI for the second match is listed as Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.
Suggested Dream11 category breakdowns provided include Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis; Batters: Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Joe Root, Ben Duckett; All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Will Jacks; Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, S Colombage, Asitha Fernando. An alternate grouping lists Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis; Batters: Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Joe Root, Charith Asalanka; All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Will Jacks; Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, S Colombage, Asitha Fernando.
Dream11 captaincy and vice-captain suggestions in the source include: Captain First-Choice Joe Root with Captain Second-Choice Ben Duckett, Vice-Captain First-Choice Harry Brook with Vice-Captain Second-Choice Jamie Overton; an alternative captain pairing lists Captain First-Choice Will Jacks with Captain Second-Choice Jos Buttler and Vice-Captain First-Choice Dunith Wellalage with Vice-Captain Second-Choice Pathum Nissanka. The analysis notes Sri Lanka’s ongoing batting issues adapting to conditions and states a preference for England to win the second ODI.
The second ENG vs SL ODI will take place on September 24, 2026, at Headingley in Leeds, starting at 5 PM IST. For further updates the source directs readers to follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, to download the Khel Now Android or iOS app, and to join its communities on WhatsApp and Telegram.