Angelo Mathews (right) fields a ball as South Africa's Jean-Paul Duminy looks on in Pallekele on Sunday. Sri Lanka's captain won the toss and chose to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against South Africa in Colombo on Wednesday. (AFP/File)
COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and chose to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against South Africa in Colombo on Wednesday.
The hosts, who have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, rested Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga, Upul Tharanga and Rangana Herath for the day-night game at the Premadasa stadium.
They were replaced by seamer Suranga Lakmal, spinner Sachithra Senanayake, and young batsmen Angelo Perera and Kusal Perera.
The tourists recalled fast bowler Ryan McLaren and spinner Aaron Phangiso in place of Rory Kleinveldt and Robin Peterson.
Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews (capt), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kumar Sangakkara, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Thisara Perera, Angelo Perera, Ajantha Mendis, Sachithra Senanayake, Suranga Lakmal.
South Africa: AB de Villiers (capt), Hashim Amla, Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Ryan McLaren, David Miller, Morne Morkel, Aaron Phangiso, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Raveendra Wimalasiri (SRI) TV umpire: Ranmore Martinesz (SRI) Match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Antisemitism Exposed
Fox News' Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world."
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.