England vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 2nd ODI 2026
Catch all the action of England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI 2026, playing today, September 24, at Headingley, Leeds.
The highly anticipated second One Day International (ODI) between England and Sri Lanka is set to unfold today, Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Headingley in Leeds. England currently leads the three-match series 1-0 after a commanding 89-run victory in the opening encounter. Harry Brook's English side will be eager to clinch the series with another win, while Kusal Mendis' Sri Lankan team will be fighting to keep their hopes alive after a challenging tour that also saw them swept 3-0 in the T20I series. Mark Wood Retires: England’s World Cup Winner Announces Retirement From International Cricket.
England's performance in the first ODI was highlighted by an exceptional all-round display from Will Jacks, who scored a vital 46* off 47 balls and then claimed his maiden ODI fifer with figures of 5/22. Joe Root has also been in outstanding form in ODIs this year, scoring 496 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 248.0, including a Player-of-the-Series performance against Sri Lanka in January 2026 and three unbeaten half-centuries against India in July 2026. For Sri Lanka, key players like Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and captain Kusal Mendis will need to step up, alongside their formidable spin trio of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage. Essex Cricketer Robin Das Charged With Two Rape Offences.
Match Details
The 2nd ODI of the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 is scheduled as follows:
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds, England
- Start Time:
- 12:30 PM Local Time (BST)
- 11:30 AM GMT
- 5:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
Where to Watch England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI 2026 Live
Cricket enthusiasts can follow the live action across various regions:
Region TV Channel(s) Streaming Platform(s) India Sony Sports Network Sony LIV United Kingdom Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports+ Sky Go, NOW USA Willow TV Willow TV (via Sling), Cricbuzz Sri Lanka Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten Cricket SLT-Mobitel PEO TV, Dialog TV
Head-to-Head Record
In One Day Internationals, England and Sri Lanka have a closely contested history:
- Total ODIs Played: 83
- England Wins: 41
- Sri Lanka Wins: 38
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 3
England clinched their 41st ODI victory against Sri Lanka in the first match of this series. The teams last met in an ODI series in Sri Lanka in January 2026, which England won 2-1. With England pushing for a series victory and Sri Lanka battling to stay relevant, the second ODI promises to be a thrilling contest for cricket aficionados worldwide. The stakes are high as both teams vie for supremacy in this crucial encounter.
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