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Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Elects to Field Against England in ODI Cricket Tri-Series
Sri Lanka made one change and England two after both teams lost their openers to Pakistan.
- On Thursday, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss for the fifth consecutive time in Rawalpindi and elected to field against England in the tri-series one-day international.
- Both nations enter seeking their first tournament win after losing openers to Pakistan, though England previously defeated Sri Lanka 2-1 in an ODI series last month.
- Sri Lanka lost by 37 runs despite eyeing a 300-plus target in its opener, while England suffered an 87-run defeat after collapsing from 120-1 to 215.
- Making two changes, England brought in fast bowler Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson, replacing Sonny Baker and Adil Rashid; Sri Lanka replaced Sachindu Colombage with spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage.
- The tournament shifts to Lahore for the remaining four matches, concluding with the final on October 31, marking the competition's move from Rawalpindi.
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Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to field against England in ODI cricket tri-series
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss for a fifth consecutive game on the cricket tour of Pakistan and elected to field Thursday against England
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