India beat Sri Lanka
Published:Tuesday | February 10, 2009 | 5:54 PM
Brothers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan combined for 59 runs off 29 balls today to guide India to a three-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in a Twenty/Twenty international in Colombo.
Irfan scored an undefeated 33 and Yusuf ended on 22 not out to lead India to 174 four seven, chasing a victory target of 171.
Malinga Bandara took most wickets for Sri Lanka with three for 32.
Earlier, Sri Lanka batted first and posted 171 for four with Tillakaratne Dilshan top scoring with 61 against the bowling of Yusuf Pathan two for 23.
Yusuf was named player of the match for his match-winning runs and two wickets.