Bowlers power Sri Lanka to consolation win
Sri Lanka's opening bowlers ensured their side maintained its record of not losing four consecutive ODIs at home as they beat India in the final ODI in Colombo
29/08Result
5th ODI (D/N), India tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Aug 29 2008
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
227/6 (50 ov) -
![India]( "India")
103 (26.3/44 ov, target 216)
Player of the Match
29/08Result
5th ODI (D/N), India tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Aug 29 2008
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
227/6 (50 ov) -
![India]( "India")
103 (26.3/44 ov, target 216)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Triumphant Dhoni stresses on team effort
Mahendra Singh Dhoni readily paid tribute to his young bunch of hopefuls, who came to Sri Lanka under criticism for their defeat in the Asia Cup final
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Match home for the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo
Thushara, Kulasekara emerge as the bright spots for Sri Lanka
With Murali and Vaas having an off-key series, both allrounders have taken the opportunity to impress
This isn't a time to give up, says Jayawardene
Sri Lanka played good cricket in the Tests but have been woeful in the one-dayers