Western Australia captain Marcus North won the toss and elected to bowl first in the season-opening domestic one-day clash against New South Wales at the WACA Ground.

The Warriors named a strong team for the match, which marks the earliest ever start to a domestic season.

Former Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson is finally making his limited overs debut for his adopted state in his fifth season in WA.

Brothers Shaun and Mitchell Marsh were both named in the team as well.

The Blues are being led by Test captain Michael Clarke, and boast an experienced team, with wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, paceman Doug Bollinger and all-rounder Steve O’Keefe all playing.

Teams: WA – Marcus North (capt), Michael Beer, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Davis, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Nathan Rimmington, Tom Triffitt, Adam Voges, Sam Whiteman.

NSW – Michael Clarke (capt), Sean Abbott, Doug Bollinger, Trent Copeland, Brad Haddin, Moises Henriques, Scott Henry, Josh Lalor, Nic Maddinson, Steve O’Keefe, Steven Smith.