Twenty20: India beat Sri Lanka by 39 runs

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India defeated Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele on Tuesday.

Paceman Ashok Dinda bagged four wickets and seamer Irfan Pathan three as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 116 after posting 155-3. Angelo Mathews made 31 for Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli earlier top-scored for India with a brisk 68, hitting one six and 11 fours in his 48-ball knock. Suresh Raina made an unbeaten 34 off 25 balls.

Debutant fast bowler Shaminda Eranga bagged two wickets for Sri Lanka.

Brief scores:

India 155-3 in 20 overs; Sri Lanka 116 in 18 overs