Sri Lanka dominated the Triangular series final from the outset to defeat India by 74 runs. Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakarra was pleased he won the toss on a good batting wicket (a real rarity throughout the series.)
Tilikeratne Dilshan started with fireworks and blasted 100 from 115 balls, including 12 fours and a six to add 121 for the opening stand with Mahela Jayawardene, who made a gritty 39 in becoming the third Sri Lankan cricketer to make 9,000 runs in One Day Internationals.
When Upul Tharanga(6) and Jayawardene were both removed in quick sucession, skipper Kumar Sangakarra stepped up to the plate and stroked 71 from 62 deliveries, a knock enriched with seven fours and a six, as he helped his side pile on 80 runs from the final 10 overs and set India 300 for victory.
India needed partnerships to chase down the daunting total, and despite a 50-run stand between Virat Kohli and Sangakarra's opposite number, M.S Dhoni(67) they never looked like getting the runs.
Kohli(37), Yuvraj Singh(26) and dashing opener Virender Sehwag(28) were all unable to convert to big scores, as India were dismissed for 225. Thissara Perera was again the suprise pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, taking an impressive 3-36.
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