Australia, Sri Lanka

Spin-heavy Australia wins the toss and bats in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka
Australia has won the toss and decided to bat first in the opening test match against Sri Lanka. Josh Inglis is making his test debut for Australia, which opted to play three spin bowlers on a wicket expected to assist slow bowlers.
Inglis debuts as Australia, Sri Lanka name spin-heavy teams
Inglis, the Western Australia wicketkeeper and a noted player of spin, will replace Head at No. 5 and play as a specialist batter. He is Australia's first choice wicketkeeper in T20I and ODI cricket, having recently captained the team in both formats, and has scored 363 runs at an average of 72.6 in this season's Sheffield Shield.
Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test Live Score
Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat first, with Josh Inglis making his Test debut.<br/&
Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
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Australia win the toss and bat against Sri Lanka
Steve Smith correctly calls heads and Australia will bat first after winning the toss in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1: Live Score and Updates from Galle
Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first. Josh Inglis made his Test debut while Travis Head will open the batting with Usman Khawaja. For the hosts, Pathum Nissanka has missed out due to a groin injury.
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