Sri Lanka win ODI series

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(AFP)-Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets in the fifth and final one-day international in Colombo on Monday to clinch the series 3-1.

Sri Lanka achieved a 248-run target with two balls to spare in the day-night match, with Angelo Mathews (80 not out) and Dinesh Chandimal (54) scoring half-centuries for the hosts.

Imran Farhat (56) and Umar Akmal (55 not out) earlier scored half-centuries for Pakistan, while leg-spinner Jeevan Mendis and paceman Nuwan Kulasekara each bagged two wickets for Sri Lanka.

The third one-dayer was abandoned due to rain.

Brief scores:

Pakistan 247-7 in 50 overs; Sri Lanka 248-8 in 49.
4 overs

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Comments - 9

Mohamed Maffoor Tuesday, 19 June 2012 01:53 AM

T M Dilshan, you respect Angelo"s capabilities and also you should proof yourself under his Captaincy. Please do not feel J

willows Tuesday, 19 June 2012 04:59 AM

congratulations guys, keep up the good team work.

pem Tuesday, 19 June 2012 05:06 AM

Mr Dilshan dont undermine others,first you must maintan consistancy to keep your place.

chooti Tuesday, 19 June 2012 05:27 AM

Wonder how muck the Pakistanis were paid!!!

LionRoarCMB Tuesday, 19 June 2012 05:48 AM

where are the folk who wanted Matthews and Chandimal out of the team now?

Al Rasa Tuesday, 19 June 2012 06:16 AM

Keep it up until next world cup.

simple mindind Tuesday, 19 June 2012 10:29 AM

And then what.

goodman Tuesday, 19 June 2012 11:00 AM

This simply shows the depth in batting Sri Lanka got. One Match was won by Dishan, Another By Sanga and the last by Matthews. Mahela also didn't do too bad. The real find is Tisara Perera. Wonder how long can he keep the same form. Thisara and Matthews add a lot to the team. Upul Tharanga should look at himself with shame.

shantha madawela Tuesday, 19 June 2012 01:30 PM

My congraulations, but dont think this is last win...

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