Ind vs SL 5th ODI of Triseries Result - India won by 8 wickets in 35 overs, Gambhir, Kohli hit half centuries

India took revenge of 1st match defeat against Sri Lanka as they comfortably beat them by 8 wickets in the second round 5th match of tri-series on Sunday, 10th January, 2010 at Mirpur. SL bowled out on 213 in 46.1 overs and India scored 214/2 in 32.4 0vers.

Sri Lanka won toss and reuced to 84/6 but Sangakkara and Randiv made half centuries but finally bowled out on 213 runs due to fine bowling by Zaheer and Mishra took 3 wickets each. India then comfortably chased thanks to half centuries by Gambhir 71 and Kohli unbeaten 71* runs.

Both the team will meet again in the final of Idea Cup tri series on Wednesday, 13th January, 2010.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 213 all out in 46.1 overs (Sangakkra 68, Randiv 56, Zaheer 3-38, Mishra 3-40)

India - 214/2 in 32.2 overs (Gambhir 71, Kohli 71*)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat first

Man of the Match - Zaheer Khan (India)

Result - India Win by 8 Wickets (with 104 balls remaining)

Points - India 4, Sri Lanka 0