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West Indies won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in the first of a three-day international series on Sunday.

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka – the world’s leading run-scorer in ODIs this year – will miss the match due to a thigh injury he sustained in the third Twenty20 last week.

Nissanka was replaced by debutant Nishan Madushka, 25.

Sri Lanka came from behind to win the T20 series 2-1 last week, their first series win over the West Indies in the shortest format.

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

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

Referees: Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SRI)

TV referee: Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI)

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