Sri Lanka have set a target of 218 runs for India in the third ODI at Pallekele. Opting to bat after winning the toss, the hosts made 217 for 9 in the stipulated 50 overs. Lahiru Thirimanne was the top scorer with 80 off 105 balls. Opener Dinesh Chandimal made 36. Chasing the target, India were 217 for 9 in 50 overs, a short while ago.India who hold a 2-nil lead at present, need one more win to clinch the five-match series. For the hosts, however, it is a must-win encounter to keep alive the series.