Sri Lanka clinch thriller to knock out India

May 11, 2010

MS Dhoni chose to bat in a must-win game for India•Getty Images

But his knock was cut short when he pushed a catch back to Lasith Malinga, who bowled an impressive first spell•AFP

Raina consolidated to finish with 63•AFP

Vinay Kumar picked up his first international wicket, dismissing Sanath Jayasuriya, and Sri Lanka were in a precarious position at 6 for 2•AFP

Angelo Mathews supported him in a 56-run stand•AFP

India, on the other hand, were left ruing a dispiriting campaign•AFP

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Gautam Gambhir struck just three fours, but his 41 came off only 32 balls•AFP

MS Dhoni, however, was restrained by some excellent death bowling and India managed a less-than-satisfactory 163•AFP

Tillakaratne Dilshan revived Sri Lanka with a counter-attacking cameo•AFP

Chamara Kapugedera knocked India out by smashing Vinay over long-on, and took Sri Lanka home in style by finishing the game with a six off the last ball•AFP

He was involved in a 60-run stand with Suresh Raina to boost India's hopes of reaching a sizable target•AFP

Sri Lanka were dealt an early blow when the in-form Mahela Jayawardene edged Ashish Nehra to slip•AFP

Kumar Sangakkara built on Dilshan's good work to ensure victory remained in sight•AFP

Sri Lanka celebrated victory and boosted their semi-final hopes•AFP