Sri Lanka in England 2026
22 1st ODI, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street (d/n) (12:30 BST)24 2nd ODI, Headingley (d/n) (12:30 BST)27 3rd ODI, The Kia Oval (10:30 BST)NB Fixtures and start times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made
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