Australian captain Michael Clarke has won the toss and chosen to bat first in the tri-series one-day international against Sri Lanka at Bellerive.

Peter Forrest will replace dropped former skipper Ricky Ponting at No.3 in Australia’s batting line-up, while paceman Ryan Harris returns to the XI.

Shane Watson has been named 12th man following his return to the squad from injury.

Australia: David Warner, Matthew Wade, Peter Forrest, Michael Clarke (capt), Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Dan Christian, Brett Lee, Ryan Harris, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, Shane Watson (12th man).

Sri Lanka: Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga, Sachithra Senanayake (12th man).