Cricket: Australia win toss and bat in ODI

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Australia won the toss and chose to bat in the tri-series one-day international against Sri Lanka at Bellerive Oval on Friday.

The home side, with skipper Michael Clarke returning to the team after a hamstring strain, left out fit-again all-rounder Shane Watson and paceman Clint McKay.

The Sri Lankans, who have moved to second place in the tournament standings three points behind Australia, named an unchanged side.

Teams:

Australia - David Warner, Matthew Wade, Michael Clarke (capt), Peter Forrest, Mike Hussey, David Hussey, Dan Christian, Brett Lee, Ryan Harris, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus.

Sri Lanka - Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Rangana Herath.

Umpires: Billy Bowden (NZL), Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

TV umpire: Simon Fry (AUS)

Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG)