Sri Lanka beats India by 8 wickets in 5th ODI of CB Series

In rain affected 5th ODI of CB Series Sri Lanka easily beats India by 8 wickets with 12 balls remaining.

India scored 195-5 in 29 overs, as match reduced to 29 overs due to rain. Due to more rain, the match was further reduced to 21 overs with a revised target of 154.

Jaysuriya gave a flying start to Sri Lanka, scored 27 in just 13 balls with 2 sixes, specially targetting Sreesanth, conceded 34 runs in his first 2 overs. Sri Lanka scored 45 in starting 3 overs, to register their first win in CB series.

Dilshan hits a brilliant half century for Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 62 in 59 balls, well supported by 36 runs in 35 balls.

Match Summary:

India - 195/5 in 29 overs.

Sri Lanka - 154/2 in 19 overs (21 over match).

Result - Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) (D/L method)

Man of the Match - Tilakratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)