PALLEKELLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and the West Indies are hoping a new test ground can provide improved weather as they look for a result in the third and final test starting tomorrow.Teams:

After two rain-affected draws, the teams head to Pallekelle, a few kilometers from the central city of Kandy, which is Sri Lanka’s eighth and newest test venue.

The ground will also host several matches of the 2011 World Cup that Sri Lanka will co-host with India and Bangladesh.

“It’s disappointing not to win a test. In Galle we were outplayed by the West Indies but in Colombo we had most of the game under control. If we had at least three and half or four full days’ play a win was possible on that track,” Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said.

Sri Lanka haven’t lost a test series at home since a defeat to Pakistan in 2006 and they will be under pressure to maintain their recent winning record. Sangakkara was confident the pressure will bring the best out of his team.

“It’s a winner take it all situation in the final test. Those are the challenges you have got to accept and enjoy your cricket if you are put in a position like this.”

Sangakkara’s 24th test century in the last test in Colombo elevated him past Indian great Sachin Tendulkar into top spot in the International Cricket Council’s batting rankings.

West Indies’ preparations for the match were frustrated Tuesday because their practice session was canceled because of rain.

Darren Sammy had promised to lead his team to better performance before the series and has managed to deliver on the pledge during the tour. He was confident the tourists will maintain the form.

“Throughout the series there have been many positives for us. Even in the last game we managed to create chances. The most important thing is that the series is still 0-0,” Sammy said.

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson also praised the team’s performance on the tour.

“We are still in with a chance, an opportunity to win the series is massive for us especially in the subcontinent. I can’t tell you the last time we won in the subcontinent. To be also in with a chance of winning here still is exciting and all the players are aware of that,” said Gibson.

Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara (captain), Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Tharanga Paranavitana, Thilan Samaraweera, Anjelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene, Thilina Kandamby, Ajantha Mendis, Suraj Randiv, Rangana Herath, Kaushal Silva, Dammika Prasad, Dilhara Fernando, Thilan Thushara, Suranga Lakmal.

West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Brendan Nash, Chris Gayle, Adrian Barath, Carlton Baugh, Sulieman Benn, Darren Bravo, Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Nelon Pascal, Kemar Roach, Andre Russell, Shane Shillingford, Devon Smith, Devon Thomas.