Pallekele, Feb 22 (.) Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first, setting up a competitive contest in the ongoing match.
Captain Dasun Shanaka said his team is happy to chase and confident of executing plans under the conditions.
Sri Lanka have made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and wicketkeeper-batsman Nishan Madushka as they look to strengthen both their bowling and batting balance.
England captain Harry Brook said he would have also preferred to bowl first but is focused on adapting quickly to the pitch and match situation. Brook said England had a good series earlier at this venue against the same opposition and is now looking forward to the challenge ahead. He added that the team will observe how the pitch behaves and adjust tactics accordingly.
England have retained the same playing XI for the match as they aim to build on their previous performances.
With the toss advantage going to Sri Lanka, the contest is expected to revolve around how well the batting side handles the bowling conditions and how quickly both teams settle into the game. The match promises a tactical battle as the contest progresses.
Teams:
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

. . ARN