England vs Sri Lanka – 1st ODI Betting Tips

Host England will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Sri Lanka in the opening game of the one-day series at Riverside Stadium in Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.

After completing a whitewash 3-0 in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, Skipper Eoin Morgan will be hoping that the side can maintain their winning streak in the limited-overs cricket. Liam Dawson, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, George Garton, and David Willey have been included in England’s ODI squad for the three-match series.

On the other hand, opener Kusal Perera will lead Sri Lanka for the three-match one-day series. The visitors looked out of sorts in the recently concluded T20I series and will be looking to make a strong comeback in this ODI series.

In the previous two meetings between the two teams, Sri Lanka have come out on top on both occasions.

England Form and Team News

Left-arm medium-pacer David Willey bowled well in the recently concluded T20I series and might be slotted into the playing XI for this contest.

Skipper Eoin Morgan will be hoping that the side can draw first blood in this opening game of the ODI series.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, and Joe Root to make notable contributions in this contest.

All-rounder Moeen Ali, Eoin Morgan, and Dawid Malan will make up the middle-order for England for this opening encounter.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of David Willey, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood to make crucial breakthroughs in the Powerplay overs. Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid will be two spinners for England for this opening game of the one-day series.

Sri Lanka Form and Team News

Opener Avishka Fernando has been ruled out of the one-day series against England after suffering from a quadriceps tear. With Avishka Fernando not available, the visitors will be keen to give an opportunity to Pathum Nissanka, who did not feature for Sri Lanka in the recently concluded three-match T20I series.

In the batting department, the team will be relying heavily on the experienced trio of left-handed opener Danushka Gunathilaka, Captain Kusal Perera, and middle-order batsman Kusal Mendis to make sure that the bowlers will have something respectable to defend. 

In the bowling department, the team will be depending on pacers Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera, and Binura Fernando to dismantle England’s batting lineup, whereas the spin department will consist of Lakshan Sandakan and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Host England will be favorites to win the opening game of the ODI series at Chester-le-Street. For the opening game, England are placed at 1.09 odds, while Sri Lanka at 6.25 odds.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Since winning their maiden World Cup at home two years ago, England’s winning percentage has been far from ideal. The side has lost their last two bilateral series against top-sides like Australia and India. 

If England aims to get back to winning ways in the 50-over format, the likes of Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, and Joe Root will have come to the party with the bat.

On the other hand, lack of runs from the batting department has been the main issue so far on this tour. The Islanders will have to make significant improvements in their batting in a bid to put up a decent fight against England.

Therefore, our prediction is for England to win the opening game of the one-day series at Chester-le-Street.

Tip 1- Jonny Bairstow consistency in the 50-over format

The pugnacious opener has been shown consistency at the top of the innings for England in the 50-over format. Since July 2019, Bairstow is leading the batting charts for England in limited-overs cricket. In 14 matches, Bairstow has accumulated 635 runs at an average of 48.84 with two centuries and three half-centuries to his name.

Given his outstanding numbers in white-ball cricket in the past 24 months, we are backing Jonny Bairstow to score 40 runs or more @2.00

Tip 2-Dushmantha Chameera’s recent form in the limited-overs cricket. 

After bowling exceedingly well in the T20I series against England, medium-pacer Dushmantha Chameera will be looking to continue his excellent form in the 50-over format. His recent numbers in the limited-overs format have been impressive. In five matches played for Sri Lanka, Chameera has claimed 11 wickets at an economy rate of 4.44.

Given his outstanding bowling performances this season, we expect Dushmantha Chameera to take two wickets or more in this [email protected].

Conclusion

Expect England to thrash Sri Lanka and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

1. Jonny Bairstow to score 40 runs or more in this opening fixture-England @2.00.
2. Dushmantha Chameera to take two wickets or more in this [email protected].

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