Asia XI wins toss elects to bat

Bangalore, June 6 (UNI) Asia won the toss and elected to bat against Africa in the opening match of the three-match Afro-Asia Cup series at M Chinnaswamy Stadium here today.

The Asian team is being led by Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene, while his African counterpart will be led by South African all-rounder Justin Kemp.

Asia left out Dilhara Fernando and Mohammad Rafique, while Africa left out Peter Ongondo and Vusi Sibanda from the 14-member squads.

Teams: Asia: Mahela Jayawardhane (Capt), Santh Jayasurya, Saurav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Mohammad Yusuf, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (WK), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Mashrafe Mortaza and Mohammed Asif. 12th man: Upul Tharanga.

Africa: Justin Kemp (Capt), Stewe Tikolo, Mark Boucher (WK), Elton Chigumbura, Ab De Villiers, Thomas Odoyo, Shaul Pollock, Morn'e Morkel, Albie Morkel, Loots Bosman and Boeta Dippenaar.

12th man Johan Botha.

UNI