South Africa win the toss and bat against Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Aug 4 (Reuters) South Africa won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the second test today.

South Africa made one change to the starting lineup for the first test, bringing in all rounder Shaun Pollock in place of fast bowler Andre Nel.

Sri Lanka welcomed back experienced left-armer Chaminda Vaas in place of Dilhara Fernando, who pulled up with stiffness in his thigh in the morning.

Teams: Sri Lanka: Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chamara Kapugedera, Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, Farveez Maharoof, Prasanna Jayawardene.

South Africa: Ashwell Prince, Andrew Hall, Hashim Amla, Nicky Boje, Mark Boucher, AB de Villiers, Herschelle Gibbs, Makhaya Ntini, Shaun Pollock, Jacques Rudolph, Dale Steyn REUTERS PM PM1116