Sri Lanka win toss, elects to bowl against New Zealand

Sri Lanka won the second ODI against New Zealand by 14-runs by D/L method © AFP

Pallekele: Nov 6, 2012

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Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene won the toss at Pallekele in the third ODI against New Zealand and elected to field on Tuesday.

 

New Zealand will aim to come back strong after their last match loss to the host team by 14-runs. Andrew Ellis is also out with a stomach problem. Ronnie Hira comes in place of him.

 

Sri Lanka squad remains unchanged.

 

 

New Zealand: Rob Nicol, Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor (c), Kane Williamson, James Franklin, BJ Watling (wk), Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Ronnie Hira, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

 

Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (c), Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Ajantha Mendis, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga

 

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