PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Oct 20, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - West Indies won the toss and chose to bat in the first of a three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka at Pallekele on Sunday.

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka -- the world's leading run-scorer in ODIs this year -- misses the match because of a thigh strain suffered in the third Twenty20 last week.

Nissanka was replaced by debutant Nishan Madushka, 25.

Sri Lanka came from behind to win the T20 series 2-1 last week, their first series win over the West Indies in the shortest format.

West Indies: Shai Hope (capt), Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh.

Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.

Umpires: Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SRI)

TV umpire: Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI)