India beat Sri Lanka to take one-day series
Published:Thursday | December 24, 2009 | 12:52 PM
Gauntam Gambhir and Virat Kohli scored centuries to lead hosts India to a 7 wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth One-Day International at Eden Gardens in Calcutta a short while ago.
Gambhir hammered an undefeated 150 off 137 balls and Kohli scored 107 as India set a victory target of 316, ended on 317 for 3 with 11 balls remaining.
Suranga Lakmal was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka with 2 for 55.
As a result of the victory, India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-game series.
Earlier, opener Upul Tharanga scored 118 and Kumar Sangakkara 60 to guide Sri Lanka to 315 for 6.
Bowling for India, Zaheer Khan ended with 2 for 49 and Ashish Nehra had 2 for 68.
The final game takes place on Sunday in Delhi.