Galle, Aug. 15 -- Team India won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

Led by Shubman Gill, India will become the first Asian side and only the third team after England and Australia to feature in 600 Tests.

Sri Lanka have handed international debuts to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha, who received his Test cap. The 25-year-old impressed during the only warm-up game, claiming the wickets of KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.

For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the hosts, with Niroshan Dickwella named as the wicketkeeper. Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka and Dinesh Chandimal form part of the batting line-up, while Kam...