The home side, with skipper Michael Clarke returning to the team after a hamstring strain, left out fit-again all-rounder Shane Watson and paceman Clint McKay.
The Sri Lankans, who have moved to second place in the tournament standings three points behind Australia, named an unchanged side.
Teams:
Australia: David Warner, Matthew Wade, Michael Clarke (capt), Peter Forrest, Mike Hussey, David Hussey, Dan Christian, Brett Lee, Ryan Harris, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus.
Sri Lanka: Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Rangana Herath.
Umpires: Billy Bowden (NZL), Bruce Oxenford (AUS).
TV umpire: Simon Fry (AUS).
Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG).