England's quest for a rare overseas one-day international series win is on the cusp of success as they target their first away ODI series victory since March 2023, and it could be just what the doctor ordered ahead of the T20 World Cup. The Three Lions have been struggling in bilateral matches against top opposition, with four consecutive defeats followed by a dismal exit from the ODI World Cup title defence and another defeat at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The England team has struggled on foreign soil since their last series win away in Bangladesh back in March 2023. Their struggles include a pair of 2-1 losses against the West Indies, 3-0 sweeps by India and New Zealand, making fans worry that they may have lost form with each successive defeat.
However, their recent match against Sri Lanka offers an opportunity for England to break this losing streak as Harry Brook and Joe Root came up trumps in a thrilling second ODI win. The two Englishmen scored 42 and 75 from their respective innings as the side took home a five-wicket victory at the Colombo stadium.
Brook described the pitch as "the worst he has ever played on", whilst Root termed it "not great for ODI cricket". The wins have offered some relief to England's head coach Brendon McCullum, who is under pressure to deliver results ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Winning this series will further boost his side's morale.
For Dawson, the match marks an opportunity for him to make a statement as he takes on international duty once again at the 2025 T20 World Cup. The Hampshire player expressed his excitement about playing in the tournament but said that, while it would be "amazing" to play, he also has domestic cricket commitments.
England's recent performances have been a respite from their struggles against top opposition. But fans and pundits alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the third ODI match on January 27, with many hoping for this rare overseas series win to propel England towards success at the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
The England team has struggled on foreign soil since their last series win away in Bangladesh back in March 2023. Their struggles include a pair of 2-1 losses against the West Indies, 3-0 sweeps by India and New Zealand, making fans worry that they may have lost form with each successive defeat.
However, their recent match against Sri Lanka offers an opportunity for England to break this losing streak as Harry Brook and Joe Root came up trumps in a thrilling second ODI win. The two Englishmen scored 42 and 75 from their respective innings as the side took home a five-wicket victory at the Colombo stadium.
Brook described the pitch as "the worst he has ever played on", whilst Root termed it "not great for ODI cricket". The wins have offered some relief to England's head coach Brendon McCullum, who is under pressure to deliver results ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Winning this series will further boost his side's morale.
For Dawson, the match marks an opportunity for him to make a statement as he takes on international duty once again at the 2025 T20 World Cup. The Hampshire player expressed his excitement about playing in the tournament but said that, while it would be "amazing" to play, he also has domestic cricket commitments.
England's recent performances have been a respite from their struggles against top opposition. But fans and pundits alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the third ODI match on January 27, with many hoping for this rare overseas series win to propel England towards success at the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
I think this series against Sri Lanka could be just what England needs to break free from their losing cycle, but you know how sports can be... so unpredictable 
It's not just about the wins or losses, though; it's about the journey, the growth, the self-discovery. Can they learn to find joy in the game again? 
And for Dawson, is this a chance to prove himself anew or will he get lost in the hype? 
Only time (and cricket) will tell 
I'm so hyped about England's chances now! They've been struggling against top teams, but that last win against Sri Lanka is giving me all the vibes they can turn it around! The pitch conditions were a joke, bro 
, and Root's comments are spot on - ODI cricket just isn't meant to be played on that. But seriously, with Harry Brook and Joe Root firing on all cylinders, I think they've got this series in the bag 
. The fact that brook & root both came up with good scores against sri lanka is a strong sign 
... now its just about the 3rd match to see if they can keep this momentum going 
. It would be amazing for their morale & coach mccullum's reputation if they manage to win away series 
. Their recent comeback against Sri Lanka is a great sign, especially with Harry Brook and Joe Root doing well. It shows that they can compete on different surfaces too, not just in their home country. This could definitely give them some momentum going into the T20 World Cup 
. The fans are probably really relieved after all those losses, so I hope they can keep this winning streak going 
.
. With Brendon McCullum at the helm, it seems the emphasis is shifting from simply competing to winning, which could be a game-changer for England ahead of the T20 World Cup 
.
...
!
. Fingers crossed they can keep that momentum going and make a real push for the T20 World Cup 
The England team has been struggling abroad, but if they can take down Sri Lanka, I'm sure they'll give it a go against India and New Zealand. The fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting for this series win. It could be just what they need to turn it around ahead of the T20 World Cup. 
. But them two guys, Harry Brook & Joe Root, are doin somethin right! They came up big in the last match & hopefully that's a sign of things to come 
. Fingers crossed for them on january 27th 
️
️ pure gold! Brook & Root stepped up big time & got the Ws. Now, I know some people are saying it's not a big deal since it was just a 2nd ODI, but for England, this is a confidence booster like no other 
!
after that thrilling second ODI win against Sri Lanka 
. The fact that they were able to turn it around despite Brook describing the pitch as "the worst he has ever played on" 
. So, if they can keep up this momentum, it could be a game-changer for them going into the T20 World Cup. Root's 75 was a major turning point in that match, and Brook's 42 was also crucial in helping England pull off that close win.
Harry Brook and Joe Root are absolute rockstars right now 
, and I'm super excited to see how they'll do in the next match 
They just need a little bit of luck and some decent pitches, you know? And it sounds like Harry Brook and Joe Root are the ones leading the charge! 
] so england is finally trying to turn their odi game around 
here's hoping for england fans!