New Zealand elected bat while Ishanth is rested

Toss:
Ross Taylor has choosen to bat. "If we get a total on board, it would be great. We have couple of youngsters coming through. Anything over 250-260 should be a good score, looking at the Asia cup."

Ross Taylor, MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara
pose with the trophy ahead of the tri-series

Dhoni: "We will be resting Ishant for this game. Thanks to the BCCI, for arranging the helicopter ride to Dambulla. We have just two days of. I don't think its not enough but this is a tough sport and we have to be mentally prepared for the game."

Great news: Kane Williamson makes his debut. People in the know have been raving about this kid of few years now. I am really excited to see how he goes about his task.
2.00 pm: Russell Arnold reckons its a no brainer - the team that wins the toss should bat, and if they score around 240, they'll be "laughing". Chasing under lights has proved hard under the less-than-ideal floodlights at the stadium