India eked out a thrilling two-run win over reigning Asian champions Sri Lanka in the T20I series opener at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Man of the match Deepak Hooda, whose 23-ball 41 and unbeaten 68-run sixth wicket partnership in 35 balls with Axar Patel (31 off 20 balls), lifted India to a winning total of 162 for five, said at the post match press conference that the duo targeted Lanka’s mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the right time.