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SL vs ENG Head to Head Records [Source: @ICC, @englandcricket/x]
The Sri Lanka and England cricket teams will be squaring off in the first ODI of their three-match series on Thursday, January 22. The SL vs ENG match will be hosted by the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, i.e., one of the venues for next month’s 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The impending series-opener will mark the first ODI meeting between the two sides since their 2023 ICC World Cup clash in Bengaluru back in October 2023. Ahead of the first ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and England, here is a look at their detailed head-to-head records.
SL vs ENG head-to-head record in ODIs
| Criterion | Details |
| Matches | 79 |
| Sri Lanka | 37 |
| England | 38 |
| Tie/NR | 1/3 |
Sri Lanka vs England highest team total in ODIs
Sri Lanka mounted 366-6 in 50 overs back in October 2018 in Colombo to record the highest ODI total in Sri Lanka vs England matches.
SL vs ENG lowest team total in ODIs
The Sri Lankan team bundled out for just 67 in 24 overs against England back in May 2014 in Manchester to record the lowest ODI total in matches involving the two teams.
SL vs ENG highest individual score in ODIs
English opener Jason Roy blasted 162 off just 118 balls against Sri Lanka at The Oval in 2016 to chart the highest individual score by any batter in England vs Sri Lanka ODIs.
SL vs ENG best bowling figures in ODIs
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilhara Fernando picked up sensational figures of 6-27 in his eight overs against England in Colombo back in October 2007 to scalp the best bowling performance in an ODI match between the two sides.
Most runs in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is the most successful batter in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs, considering the legendary left-hander has tallied 1,625 runs in 41 innings at a prolific average of 47.79.
Most wickets in SL vs ENG ODIs
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has picked up the highest number of wickets in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs. The legendary paceman has scalped 48 wickets in just 30 innings at an impressive bowling average of 26.75.
Top run-scorer of the last Sri Lanka vs England ODI
Pathum Nissanka emerged as the top run-scorer the last time these two sides went up against each other at the 2023 World Cup. The elegant Sri Lankan opener compiled 77* off 83 balls with seven fours and two sixes to coast his side to a comprehensive eight-wicket win against the then defending champions.
Top wicket taker of the last SL vs ENG ODI
Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara delivered a ‘Player of the Match’ performance against England at the 2023 World Cup in Bengaluru. The speedster picked up figures of 3-35 in the game, which included the prized scalps of Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Ben Stokes.
SL vs ENG ODI form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| Sri Lanka | L, L, L, W, W |
| England | L, L, L, W, L |
Conclusion
Both Sri Lanka and England teams will enter their first ODI series of 2026 on a trail of 0-3 whitewashes back in November last year. While Sri Lanka lost to Pakistan 0-3, the Englishmen received their 0-3 drubbing in New Zealand.
With both teams struggling to come to terms in ODIs, the upcoming three-match series presents an opportunity for a much-needed reset as Sri Lanka and England look to regain momentum and confidence in the 50-over format. The Sri Lankan players will still back themselves to come up clutch over England by making the most of their home conditions.
