First ODI, Chester-le-Street
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All set? One of those who needs to refind the rhythm of ODI batting in Tom Banton, especially when it comes to batting at the top of the order.
He has only played one List A match since 2020 but is opening here in place of the injured Jacob Bethell.
Dawid Malan
Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesI know Harry Brook has simplified it a lot by saying he wants to approach it like a longer T20 game. You have to find that rhythm of 50-over cricket, and it sometimes takes a lot of time when you have only played 20-over cricket.
Chester-le-Street has been a good batting pitch in recent 50-over matches, the side batting first has posted over 300 in each of the last six matches here across domestic and international cricket.
Today's stats are provided by CricViz analyst Kieran Parmley
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator
We think there has been a late change to Sri Lanka's line-up. The pitch is dry, and they have brought a spinner in, Sachindu Colombage.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe three T20s between these sides last week were a very one-sided affair with England emphatically winning 3-0.
There are new faces in this 50-over Sri Lanka side, most notably captain Kusal Mendis.
Sri Lanka are a place above England in the rankings too but Harry Brook's side did win 2-1 in Sri Lanka earlier this year.
England: Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (capt), Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dusmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Sachindu Colombage, Dilshan Madushanka
Sir Lanka captain Kusal Mendis: "I would also look to bat first. Unfortunately, we bowl first.
"Of course, we have a lot of positive things in T20. But we have to learn so many things playing outside the country.
"In one-day cricket we have a well-balanced side. Everybody in the batting line-up is really good. Last tournament, we did really well. I have confidence in my team.
"Five bowlers and six batters we're playing today."
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland captain Harry Brook: "We're going to have a bat. We feel we can get a decent score on there. Pitch looks dry, haven't been able to get as much water on it as they'd have liked, we'll see how it goes. Bringing Gus Atkinson in and Tom Banton open the batting and Joe Root is obviously back."
On Mark Wood retiring: "He's a belter of a bloke. I enjoyed sharing the dressing room with him. He makes everyone laugh. He has been awesome. Wore his heart on his sleeve. Awesome to have in the changing room."
First blood to England.
Harry Brook has won the toss and has decided to bat first.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's fitting that Mark Wood has announced his international retirement before a game at his home ground of Durham. There have been hugs with plenty of his former team-mates before play here.
He was a key member of this ODI team up to and after the 2019 World Cup win.
England's quest to build a team capable of regaining that world title next year continues here against Sri Lanka.
Image source, PA MediaIt's all smiles in a sunny north east. One story is over. Another rumbles on...
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
batting,Banton,not out batting, Banton, not out | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50.00 |
batting,Duckett,not out batting, Duckett, not out | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 | |||||||
Total,1 for 0 0.3 overs Total,1 for 0 0.3 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Fernando, bowling | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
