India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets

21 December,2009 10:58 PM IST |   |  Agencies

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the third One-Day International of the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium here Monday.


India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the third One-Day International at the Barabati Stadiumu00a0in Cuttacku00a0Monday.

Chasing 240, India made 242 for three in 42.2 overs after Sachin Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 96 to guide the home team to a comfortable victory.

Ravindra Jadega was declared the man of the match for his brilliant bowling performance. His career best of 4-32 helped India bowl out Sri Lanka for 239.

India lead 2-1 in the five-match ODI series.

The fourth match will be played in Kolkata on Thursday.

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