RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the third match of the tri-nation ODI series in Rawalpindi, with both teams looking for their first victory of the tournament.
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis said the decision to bowl was influenced by the expected dew, despite the team’s unsuccessful run chases in the first two matches.
Sri Lanka have made one change to their playing XI, with Dunith Wellalage replacing Sahan Arachchige.
England captain Harry Brook said his side would have preferred to bat first.
England have made two changes, bringing in Liam Dawson and Josh Tongue in place of Sonny Baker and Adil Rashid.
Pakistan remain unbeaten in the series after defeating Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match and England by 87 runs in their second game.