Australia elect to field against Sri Lanka

HAMBANTOTA: Australian captain Michael Clarke won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat in the third one-day international on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka, who trail 2-0 in the five-match series, will be without injured all-rounder Angelo Mathews for a game they must win to stay afloat in the series.

Middle-order batsman Chamara Silva replaced Mathews, while debutant seamer Shaminda Eranga came in for spinner Rangana Herath.

Australia retained the same side that won the second match on Sunday.

Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan (capt), Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Jeevan Mendis, Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis, Nuwan Kulasekara, Shaminda Eranga.

Australia: Michael Clarke (capt), Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Xavier Doherty, Doug Bollinger. (AFP)