Ind vs SRL 3rd Test Result - Laxman's century helps India won by 5 wickets, level series 1-1

In a thrilling match of test cricket India beat host Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 3rd and final test and level the series 1-1 on Saturday, 7th August, 2010 at Colombo. Sri Lanka won the 1st test while 2nd test was drawn.

Match was well poised at the start of 5th and final day as India needed 204 runs with 7 wickets in hand but Sachin Tendulkar (54) and VVS Laxman put 109 runs for the 5th wickets to avoid and drama. Laxman hit a brilliant century under pressure with unbeaten 103 runs to guide India level the series and maintain their top test ranking. Suresh Raina also contributed with quick 45 balls 41 runs.

VVs Laxman got Man of the Match for his brilliant century of 103 not out and 56 runs in the 1st inning while Virender Sehwag got Man of the Series for his 348 runs in 5 innings.


Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Innings - 425 all out in 138 overs (Samarweera 137*, Sangakkara 75, Ojha 4-115)

India 1st Innings - 436 all out in 106.1 overs (Sehwag 109, Laxman 56, Raina 62, randiv 4-80)

Srilanka 2nd Innings - 267 all out in 85.2 overs (Samarweera 83, Mendis 78, Mishra 3-47, Sehwag 3-51)

India 2nd Innings - 258/5 in 68.3 overs (Laxman 103*, Tendulkar 54, Randiv 5-82)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat.

Man of the Match - VVS Laxman (India)

Man of the Series - Virender Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 5 wickets.

Series - 3-match series drawn 1-1.