England to face Sri Lanka in the first Test match at The Oval

England will face Sri Lanka in the first Test match of the three-match series at The Oval, starting on June 7.

The match will be England's first Test match since their defeat to the West Indies in the Caribbean in March.

England will be looking to bounce back from that defeat and start their summer on a positive note. They will be without some of their key players, including Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow, but they will still be confident of victory against a Sri Lankan side that is ranked ninth in the world.

Here is a preview of the first Test match between England and Sri Lanka:

• When: June 7-11
• Where: The Oval, London
• Teams: England and Sri Lanka
• Coverage: Sky Sports

England will be led by Joe Root, who will be looking to continue his good form from the winter. He scored two centuries in the Ashes series and will be keen to add to his tally against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka will be led by Dimuth Karunaratne, who is one of the most experienced players in the side. He has played in over 100 Tests and will be looking to guide his team to victory in England.

The match is likely to be a close contest. England will be the favorites, but Sri Lanka will be no pushovers. They have a number of talented players in their side, including Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva.

The first Test match between England and Sri Lanka is sure to be a fascinating contest. Both sides will be looking to start their summer on a positive note, and the match is likely to be decided by small margins.

Tickets for the match are still available, and fans are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.