So, a pretty easy win for the hosts. After Pakistan's innings, previously the highest total in Dambulla, you really felt they had a chance but some poor field placing, average fielding and indifferent bowling cost them. Jayawardene and Tharanga flattened Pakistan with a double-century opening stand and though a wobble followed it was not really going to worry Sri Lanka. Sangakkara stayed on to hit the winning runs and he is all smiles as he leaves the field. In his first term as captain he has led Sri Lanka to Test and ODI wins. Good stuff from Sri Lanka. Pakistan looked clueless at times trying to defend 288. They have had a proud record in Sri Lanka over the years but have now been beaten in Tests and ODIs by the home side. Still two matches to go but you can call them meaningless now.
Stick around for the post-match fun.
First up is the losing captain, Younis Khan. Its been a hard tour for him after the success at the ICC World Twenty20. He says the openers knocked Pakistan out of the game. He admits Pakistan's fielding wasn't too hot. So he knows what went wrong. He smiles again when asked by Ramiz Raja if he'd like to win at least one game on this tour.
Next up is Sangakkara, the winning captain. He looks relieved. Says it was a great game. Credits everyone. Has few words to describe a 202-run opening stand. Salutes Jayawardene's "amazing" innings. Satisfied with the series win and how Sri Lanka have shaped up.
Few surprises that Jayawardene is the Man of the Match.
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The Sri Lankan team is on their feet ...
Seven needed. Three overs in hand.
END OF OVER:46 | 14 Runs | SL: 282/4 (7 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 6.13, RRR: 1.75)
- Chamara Kapugedera7 (8b)
- Kumar Sangakkara31 (27b)
- Saeed Ajmal9-0-54-2
- Mohammad Amir9-1-38-1
A slip comes on.
With just five overs to go Sri Lanka have to take the batting Powerplay. Younis calls on Ajmal.
END OF OVER:45 | (wicket maiden) | SL: 268/4 (21 runs required from 30 balls, RR: 5.95, RRR: 4.20)
- Chamara Kapugedera0 (5b)
- Kumar Sangakkara25 (24b)
- Mohammad Amir9-1-38-1
- Shoaib Malik6-0-37-0
That was a very good over from young Aamer. Smart kid. A wicket-maiden over.