1st ODI: Joe Root, bowlers star as England beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 series lead after early wobble

England go 1-0 up in the series as an unbeaten 79 from Joe Root helped the hosts register a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI on Tuesday.

Joe Root came up with a masterful knock of 79* to help England gun down the 186-run target in just 34.5 overs and take a 1-0 series lead over Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. Earlier, England were largely disciplined with the ball, Chris Woakes and David Willey came up with heroic performances to bowl out Sri Lanka for a paltry 185 in just the 43rd over. England go 1-0 up in the seriesAn unbeaten 79 from Joe Root helps them register a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI.#ENGvSL | https://t.co/zb9rXOGY4Q pic.twitter.com/OUSioBWOew