IND v NZL Triseries 3rd ODI Result - Sehwag's 99* runs helps India win with a bonus point

India finally got all the things right with both bat and ball and registered their first win in the Micromax tri-series as they beat host Sri Lanka by 6 wickets with 93 balls remaining and got a bonus point on Monday, 16th August, 2010 at Dambulla. SRL all out on 170 runs in 46.1 overs and IND made 171/4 in 34.3 overs.

India started well with first ball wicket and Sri Lanka never back in the match despite Dilshan's 45 nad Randiv's 43 runs and all out on 170 runs with Ojha took 3 wickets and Praveen Kumar took 2 wickets. India then reduced to 32-3 but Sehwag played beautifully with unbeaten 99 runs off 100 balls and make sure that India got a bonus point. Sehwag missed a well deserved century despite hit a six on the last ball but match was over due to no ball.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 170 all out in 46.1 overs (Dilshan 46, , Ojha 3-36, Praveen 2-20)

India - 171/4 in 34.3 overs (Sehwag 99, Mathews 2-32)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat.

Man of the Match - Virender Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 93 balls remaining)

Points - India 5, Sri Lanka 0