Colombo, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in their crucial Super 8 clash here on Wednesday, setting up a high-stakes spin-versus-stability contest in front of a vibrant home crowd.
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said the decision was influenced by the possibility of assistance for the spinners, though he admitted surfaces can be deceptive. He emphasised that the bigger takeaway from the loss to England was the need for the batters to take responsibility through the middle overs and carry the innings deeper.
Shanaka added that the bowling unit had performed well in the previous game and would be expected to deliver a similar effort.
The hosts have made one change, with Charith Asalanka replacing ...