CT2017: Sri Lanka opt to field against India

June 8 (CRICKETNMORE) - Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and opted to field against India in a Group B match of Champions Trophy at Kennington Oval in London on Thursday.

Sri Lanka made three changes in the team that played against South Africa. On the other side, India are going with the same team which played against Pakistan.

Playing XI

India

Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella(w), Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews(c), Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Thisara Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Pradeep

Pitch report by Saba Karim

"This is a fresh wicket and for the first time this pitch is being used in the Champions Trophy. There is fresh grass, which means the pace bowlers will get some lateral movement. When I put my hand on it, I can feel the moisture. I don't see any assistance for the spinners. One would be tempted to bowl first here," opines Saba Karim.

India vs Sri Lanka (Scorecard)

Sahir