PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka – West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of the three-match three-match international series on Sunday.

Sri Lanka enter the match having won the Twenty20 series 2-1 but lost in-form opening batsman Pathum Nissanka due to injury.

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Setups:

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

West Indies: Shai Hope (captain), Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph