{
  "id": 16016539,
  "title": "Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to field against England in ODI cricket tri-series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/sri-lanka-wins-toss-elects-to-field-against-england-in-odi-cricket",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T08:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/22/sri-lanka-wins-toss-elects-to-field-against-england-in-odi-cricket-tri-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss against England in the ODI tri-series and opted to field, marking the fifth consecutive win for their side in the tour of Pakistan. Both teams are aiming for their first victory after suffering a 37-run defeat to Pakistan in the tournament opener. England brought in fast bowler Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson for this match, while Sri Lanka replaced Sachindu Colombage with spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}