Unstoppable Dilshan helps Sri Lanka get even

Dec 18, 2009

India were rocked by the early wickets of Virender Sehwag and then Gautam Gambhir, who was run out after colliding with Chanaka Welegedara•AFP

But he failed to pick a googly from Ajantha Mendis and was stumped for 43•AFP

...it was Suraj Randiv's first ODI wicket•AFP

Raina went on the attack and smashed 68 off 55 balls •Associated Press

Dhoni powered his way to his second consecutive century in Nagpur and took India to 301•Associated Press

Dilshan reached his second consecutive hundred of the series, getting there in 91 balls•AFP

A double strike by Zaheer Khan raised hopes of a collapse similar to the first ODI•AFP

Sachin Tendulkar was at his fluent best and kept the crowd entertained•AFP

Virat Kohli made good use of the opportunity and managed a steady fifty •AFP

However, Sri Lanka weren't prepared for MS Dhoni's onslaught •AFP

The fielding was as spectacular as ever - Dhoni was let off more than once, including this drop by Mendis •AFP

The belligerent Tillakaratne Dilshan gave Sri Lanka a rousing start•Associated Press

But he played all over this yorker from Ashish Nehra, with Sri Lanka needing a further 89•AFP

But Angelo Mathews, with the help of a runner, withstood the pressure and calmly guided the visitors home•AFP

But he was trapped in front for 54... •AFP

Suresh Raina joined the party and added 126 for the fifth wicket with Dhoni•Associated Press

It was hard work for Dhoni, who started cramping up towards the end of the innings•AFP

The in-form Kumar Sangakkara kept the momentum going with Dilshan but ran himself out at 21•AFP

It was a breakthrough India desperately needed•AFP