Dhaka: India defeated Sri Lanka by 50 runs in the second One Day International of Asia Cup at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, here on Tuesday.
The blustering innings of 78 runs by Mahela Jayawardane along with 65 runs by Kumar Sangakara gave some hope to Sri Lankan team in order to win the their first match in the tournament but failed in their attempt. Except Lahiru Thirimanne who scored 29 runs, while other batsmen failed to cross 20’s in the Sri Lankan batting line.
Irfan Pathan, remained the leading bowler in the match taking four wickets while Vinay Kumar and Ashwin took three wickets each.
Earlier Indian team set 305 runs target against the Lankans.
Virat Kohli who scored 108 runs in the Indian innings was awarded Man of the Match.
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