Sri Lanka vs India, 5th ODI
- Bhuvneshwar rocked Sri Lanka early with two wickets in the PP.
- Tharanga still went on a rampage and scored an entertaining 48.
- Thirimanne once again had to come up with a rescue act.
- Mathews and Thirimanne scored half-centuries to revive the hosts.
- But Sri Lanka once again were on the backfoot after losing quick wickets.
- In the end, they were bowled out for 238 with Bhuvneshwar completing a five-wicket haul.
- Sri Lanka removed the openers quickly in the chase.
- Kohli and Pandey then revived India's hopes with a 99-run stand.
- Jadhav chipped in with a useful half-century to steer India closer.
- Kohli's 30th ton helped India go past the finishing line and seal the series 5-0.