Australia have stuck with Mitch Marsh at three for the T20 World Cup opener, leaving Steve Smith slightly further down the batting order.
As the cards were handed in half an hour before play, many were wondering if the Aussies would elect to move Smith up to first drop after the team’s disappointing warm-up to the tournament.
Former Test captain Ian Chappell was one who had called for Smith to be elevated, but instead it will be Marsh at three with Glenn Maxwell at four, and Smith five.
At the other end of the team sheet, the team have gone with just one spinner for their opening match of the T20 World Cup against South Africa, leaving Ashton Agar out of the side.
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With only room for four bowlers, Aaron Finch’s men elected not to go with both Adam Zampa and Agar in a two spinner combination.
Australia will play five matches during group play, with the top two teams from each half-dozen advancing to the semi-finals – so every game is crucial.
Finch won the toss and elected to bowl.
More to come