England's one-day captain Eoin Morgan said he hopes the Test series win against Sri Lanka will provide the foundations for victory in the shorter format of the game, starting with the first ODI at Trent Bridge on Tuesday June 21,2016
England have recalled Jonny Bairstow into the ODI side following his superb form, which saw him named man of the series in the 2-0 Test series victory against the Sri Lanka.
England Vs Sri Lanka First ODI - England won the toss and chose to field
Liam Plunkett struck a six off the last ball of the match as England tied the first one-day international against Sri Lanka in Nottingham on Tuesday
England, set 287 to win, collapsed to 30 for four and 82 for six before a stand of 138 between Jos Buttler (93) and Chris Woakes, who made an ODI best 95 not out, revived their chances.
After England had seen their chance of victory disappear in a final over where they needed 14 to win, tailender Plunkett drove the last ball from Nuwan Pradeep for a straight six in what was just England's eighth tie at this level as they finished on286/8
Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett put on an unbroken 50 in 28 balls.
Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews top-scored with 73 and Seekkugge Prasanna blasted a quickfire 59 in the tourists 286 for nine after they had been sent into bat by England captain Eoin Morgan.
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