India Clinch the Series 4 -1 with 20 runs Victory

Irfan Pathan claimed his second five wickets haul in ODIs as India managed a 20-run win over Sri Lanka in the dead rubber to complete a 4-1 series drubbing, on Saturday.
India posted a challenging 294 for seven after electing to bat and completed the win by bowling out the hosts for 274 in 45.4 overs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Opener Gautam Gambhir (88), Manoj Tiwary (65) and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (58) scored half-centuries for India.

Lahiru Thirimanne, who came to bat at number three was the top scorer for the Sri Lanka with his fighting 81-run knock.  Jeevan Mendis (72) along with Thirimanne  did stage a fightback for their side with a gritty 102-run partnership for the sixth wicket in 20.4 overs. But after duo dismissed Sri Lankan victory slip out of their hand.