South African skipper G Smith has won the toss and elected to field first in the opening match of the Champions Trophy in Centurion, South Africa. The eight-nation Champions Trophy will be played from 22 September to 5 October.

South African team is placed at the top of the ICC ODI rankings for teams and they will be eyeing to win their first major event after a long time. South African team had played brilliantly in past few years and their team includes many match winners.

South African team will heavily rely on AB de Villiers, J Duminy and Smith at their home pitches. In the bowling department, D Steyn and R Merwe will be keys to success for the hosts.

South African basemen will have to watch out for spinning maestro M Muraltharan and mystery bowler A Mendis. These spinners had troubled South African batsmen in the past and they will have to tackle them to win the match.

South African squad for the match against Sri Lanka includes GC Smith (captain), HM Amla, JH Kallis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, MV Boucher (wicket-keeper), JA Morkel, J Botha, RE van der Merwe, DW Steyn and WD Parnell.