India beat Sri Lanka in first Test
Published:Tuesday | December 15, 2009 | 1:18 PM
Hosts India secured a three-run victory in a thrilling finish to the first one-day international against Sri Lanka in Rajkot, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Virender Sehwag hammered 146 off 102 deliveries and featured in century partnerships with Sachin Tendulkar 69, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni 72 as India finished on 414 for 7.
Sri Lanka replied in similar style with Tillakaratne Dilshan smashing 160 and contributing to substantial stands with Upul Tharanga 67 and Kumar Sangakkara 90.
Thilina Kandamby 24 and Angelo Mathews 38 got Sri Lanka close, but the home side sneaked to victory by restricting the visitors to 411 for 8.
The teams hit a total of 825 runs. It was the second-highest aggregate of runs scored in a limited overs game.
South Africa hold the record for the highest successful run chase, scoring 438 for 9 in reply to Australia’s 434 in Johannesburg in March 2006. The 872 runs scored is also the highest aggregate score.
The second match will take place on Friday.