Australia have been sent in to bat in their rain-affected one-day match against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Leicestershire captain Josh Cobb won the toss and sent the tourists in following a one hour and 45 minute delay because of rain.

The match, Australia’s first on their UK tour that includes five one-day internationals against England, has been reduced to 45 overs per side.

Australia: David Warner, Matthew Wade, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke, David Hussey, George Bailey, Steve Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Clint McKay, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty. 12th man: Peter Forrest.