Colombo: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bat first in the fifth and final one day international against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium on Monday.
Pakistan left out former captain Younis Khan and off-spinner Saeeed Ajmal, who were replaced by top order batsman Imran Farhat and fast bowler Mohammad Sami.
Sri Lanka left out left-arm spinner Sajeewa Weerakoon and brought in all-rounder Jeevan Mendis into the playing eleven.
Sri Lanka lead the five match series 2-1.
Pakistan were 65/1 after 14 ov
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