Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bat in the first match of the two-match one-day international series against Australia.

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat against a new-look Australia in Colombo on Wednesday, the first of two one-day internationals ahead of next week's Champions Trophy.

Australia take on Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI to be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday, February 12. This a 2-match ODI series, with Steve Smith leading the Aussies in place of the injured Pat Cummins.

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Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.

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