India registered a series-clinching three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second One-day International on Tuesday (20).

Chasing 276 for a win, the Indian top-order failed to fire but a middle and lower order resurrection saw the visitors cross the finishing line, reaching 277/7 in 49.1 overs. After Suryakumar Yadav’s 44-ball 53, Deepak Chahar remained not out on 69 off 82 balls while Krunal Pandya chipped with 35.

Earlier, Sri Lanka scored 275 for nine after opting to bat. For India, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned figures of 3/50 in 10 overs, while Bhuvneswar Kumar got 3/54).

Brief scores:

Sri Lanka: 275/9 in 50 overs (Avishka Fernando 50, Charith Asalanka 65; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/50).

India: 277/7 in 49.1 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 53, Deepak Chahar 69 not out, Krunal Pandya 35; Wanindu Hasaranga 3/37).

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