Aust A wins toss and elects to bat against Sri Lanka

SYDNEY, Dec 14 AAP - Australia A won the toss and decided to bat in the one-day cricket match against Sri Lanka at the Gabba today.

The international clash is the last limited overs game for fringe Australian players before the World Cup squad is announced in just over a fortnight.

The only change to the Australia A side which defeated England last Sunday is Queensland off-spinner Nathan Hauritz coming in for Western Australia's Brad Hogg.

The match is Sri Lanka's first hit out on its Australian tour before its VB Series opener against England at the Gabba on Tuesday.

Team:

AUSTRALIA A: Justin Langer (c), Jimmy Maher, Andrew Symonds, Michael Clarke, Greg Blewett, Michael Hussey, Ryan Campbell, Nathan Hauritz, Ashley Noffke, Nathan Bracken, Brad Williams, Brad Hogg (12th man).

SRI LANKA: Sanath Jayasuriya (capt), Marvan Atapattu, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Kumar Sangakkara, Maheoa Jayawardene, Russel Arnold, Gehan Mubarak, Thilan Samaraweera, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando, Sujeewa De Silva, Prabath Nissanka 12th man.