ICC T20 World Cup 2012: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl against South Africa

Mahela Jayawardene-led Sri Lanka will look to top the Group with a win over South Africa © Getty Images

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Hambantota: Sep 22, 2012

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2012 Group C clash at Hambantota on Saturday.

Rangana Herath replaces Ajantha Mendis in Sri Lanka team.

The match has been reduced to seven over per team with power-play for the first two overs.

Teams:

Sri Lanka: Dilshan Munaweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene(c), Kumar Sangakkara(w), Angelo Mathews, Jeevan Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Thisara Perera, Rangana Herath, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga

South Africa: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers(wk&c), Farhaan Behardien, Jacques Kallis, Jean-Paul Duminy, Albie Morkel, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel

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