Says Sri Lanka is always a good place to play cricket and ends by adding that the boys are excited and just want to get into the tempo of ODI cricket. Mitchell Starc pulled out of the Champions Trophy due to personal reasons,

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bat in the first match of the two-match one-day international series against Australia.

The 28-year-old Kuhnemann took 16 wickets in the two-match series at an average of 17.18. He has taken 25 wickets in his five test match appearances

After sweeping the test series in Sri Lanka, an injury-depleted Australia will look to carry the momentum into ODI matches against the South Asians and build confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score and Updates from Colombo: Australia will look to get their Champions Trophy preparations up and running in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The Aussies will be aiming to test their new squad ahead of the ICC event.

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