Sri lanka won 5th ODI by 68 Runs - India won the series 4-1

Finally host Sri Lanka fought well in the series to avoid white wash as they won 5th and final match by 68 runs against India on Sunday, 8th February, 2009 at Colombo. India won the 5 match series by 4-1.

Sri Lanka won their first toss of the series and elected to bat scored 320 runs in 50 overs thanks to Dilshan and Sangakkara made 97 off 117 balls with 9 fours and 84 off 70 balls 8 fours and a six respectively. Ishanth Sharma took 3 wickets.

In Reply India lost early wickets as they reduced to 9 for 2 but Yuraj, Dhoni and Jadeja made 73, 53 and 60 not out toshow some resistance.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 320/8 in 50 overs.

India - 252 all out in 48.5 overs.

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat first.

Result - Sri Lanka won by 68 runs.

Man of The Match - Kumara Sangakkara (Sri Lanka).

Man of The Series - Yuraj Singh (India).

Series - India won the 5-match series 4-1.

Ind vs SL 5th and Final ODI Live Score, Teams - India lokking for Whitewash

India is on the way to 2nd conesecetive whitewash series against host Sri Lanka when they meet for the 5th and Final ODI on Sunday, 8th February, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo after won 5-0 against England. India leading the 5 match series by 4-0.

India had won convincigly last match even though resting their key players and they are clear favorite to clinch the series by 5-0. India will likely rest Yuraj Singh and Praveen Kumar and bring in debutant Ravindra Jadeja and L Balaji.

Sri Lanka desperately need a win to avoid whitwash at home and will need good support from their batsmen and bowlers specially Muralitharan and Mendis.

Indian Team, Squad for 5th ODI at Colombo:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Ravindar Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Rohit Sharma, Pragyan Ojha, Irfan Pathan, Ishant Sharma, L Balaji.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 5th ODI at Colombo:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

Ind vs SL 4th ODI Result - India won by 67 Runs | Murali Break Record

India won its 9th consecetive ODI as the won 4th match against host Sri Lanka on Thursday, 5th February, 2009 at Colombo taken a 4-0 lead in the series. India made 332/5 andbowled out Sri Lanka on 265.

India won the toss again and elcted to bat first scored 332 in 50 overs thanks to Gambhir and Dhoni. Gambhir who has open the inning in the absence of Tendulkar scored his highest ODI score ogf 150 runs and Dhoni made 94 at no 3.

Sri Lanka started well but boweled out on 265 runs in 47.5 overs. There only celebration was Muralitharans record of breaking Wasim Akrams record of highest ODI wicket taker when he got century maker Gautam Gambhir fis 503 wicket.

Match Summary:

India - 332/5 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka - 265 all out in 47.5 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 67 runs.

Man of The Match - Gautam Gambir (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 4-0.

Ind vs SL 4th ODI Live Score, Streaming Teams at Colombo

5 match series between India and Sri Lanka has already been decided as India won the series by 3-0, visitors will try to continue their winning run while host will look for some pride as fourth ODI will be played on Thursday, 5th February, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo from 14:30 local, 09:00 GMT.

India after thrashing England 5-0 lookimg in the similar mood to thrash Sri Lankans as entire team is in great form. Tendulkar and Sehwag on top and Gambhir,Yurajand Raina in the middle order while Dhoni and Yusuf are ultimate in decisive overs. Ojha also took 4 wickets.

Sri Lanka is in worry as Murali and Mendis are totally ineffective against Indians while Mahroof also struggling. Their Fielding and battting was also not upto the mark.

Indian Team, Squad for 4th ODI at Colombo:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Irfan Pathan, Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 4th ODI at Colombo:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

Ind vs SL 3rd ODI Result - India won by 147 Runs, Series by 3-0

Two sparkling centuries from Yuraj Singh and Virendar Sehwag helped India won the third ODI as well as taken unbeatable lead of 3-0 in the 5 match series on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India won 3rd ODI by 147 runs.

India won the toss again and elected to bat first and reduced to 24/2 but a 221 run partnership between Sehwag made 116 runs off 90 balls with 17 fours and Yuraj, made 117 runs off 95 balls with 17 fours and a six helped India to score a huge traget of 363 in 50 overs thanks to hard hitting by Yusuf Pathan in the end scored 59 off just 38 balls.

Sri Lankas only way of celebration was Muralitharan's record of equalling Wasim Akram's highest ODI wickets with 502. Only Sangakkara made clasy 83 runs in the chase and all out on 216 in 41.4 overs.

Match Summary:

India - 363/5 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka - 216 all out in 41.4 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 147 runs.

Man of The Match -Yuraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 3-0.

Ind vs SL 3rd ODO Live Score, Streaming, Teams on 3rd Feb

Third ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a day-night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT. India leading the 5 match series by 2-0.

India is clear favorite for winning the match and they are aying to wrap up the series here only. India won 7 consecutive matches and they will try to keep winning momentum as all players are in great form. Balaji is replaced by injured Munaf Patel but they will probably retain the same team.

Sri lanka has to win this ODI in order to stay in the series. They fought well in last match but didn't able to finish the match.

Indian Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at Colombo:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at Colombo:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Result | India won by 15 Runs, Lead by 2-0

India won the second ODI in a thrilling encounter by just 15 runs against Sri Lanka on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at Colombo under lights. India now leading the 5 match series by 2-0.

Indian captain won 7th continuous toss against Sri Lanka and elected to bat first, gota flying start as they reached 62 runs in 9 overs thanks to Sehwag and Gambhir. Yuraj and Raina added the momentum but they calloapsed in last overs to manage only 256/9 in 50 overs around 30 to 4o runs short.

In reply Sri Lanka reduced to 36/3 but 100 run partnership between Jayawardhane and Kandamby put back in contest, scored 52 and 93 not out but unable to finish the match and short by 15 runs. Ishanth took 4 crucialwickets.

Match Summary:

India - 256/9 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka - 241 all out in 49.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 15 runs.

Man of The Match -Ishanth Sharma (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 2-0.

Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Live Score, Teams at Colombo | Sehwag In

Second ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT. Muralitharan is 2 wickets away from breaking Wasim Akram's record of highest ODI wicket taker.

India is clear favorite for tomorrows game as entire team is in great form and they won 1st ODI convincingly and explosie batsman Sehwag will come back in place of Rohit Sharma.

Sri Lanka on the other hand in worry as spinner duo of Murali and Mendis took only 1 for 99 in 20 overs. They retain the same team despite loss in Dambulla.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview - Murali 2 wick away from Akram's Record

Second ODI of 5 match series between India and host Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT. India leading the series by 1-0.

India won the 1st ODI convincingly by 6 wickets and they are favorite for this match also as Gambhir, Raina, Dhoni all are in good form.

Sri Lanka won the series against Pakistan but lost to a stronger side and their main worry is Ajanth Mendis was not clicked in 1st ODI. Muralitharan is 2 wickets away from breaking Wasim Akram's record of highest ODI wicket taker.

Ind vs SL 1st ODI Live Score, Streaming, Teams - Day/Night

First ODI of 5 match series between India and host Sri Lanka will be played on on Wednesday, 28th January, 2009 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT.

India is looking strong in batting as Tendulkar and Sehwag is back in team as they missed last series against Sri Lanka which India won by 3-2. Tendulkar will face mystery bowler Ajantha Mendis 1st time. Gautam Gambhir will come 1 down as Sehwag and Tendulkar will open the inning.

Sri Lanka after won the series coming from behind against Pakistan is high on confidence as Tilkaratne Dilshan is in great form. Sri Lanka will highly depend on spinner duo of Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina/Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar/Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Preview - 28th Januart at Dambulla

In order to compensate cancelled tour of Pakistan, India is going to play 5 ODI and 1 T20 in Sri Lanka as 1st ODI will be played on Wednesday, 28th January, 2009 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT.

India last played ODI series against England two months back and won by 5-0 of the 7 match series shortened due Mumbai terror attack. They also won the 5 match ODI series played in July 2008 by 3-2 so they are in high confidence as all batsman are in great form.

Sri Lanka recently won the 3 match ODI series by 2-1 against Pakistan after losing the 1st ODI by 8 wickets. Tilakratne Dilshan is in great form and spinner duo of Muralitharan and Mendis will be big danger for Indians.

Hope to see a great and thrilling series of two good and well balance ODI teams.