May 12, 2010 8:34 AM

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In Twenty-20 World Cup Cricket India bows out of tournament losing to Sri Lanka

India were knocked out of the Twenty20C Cricket World Cup after suffering third defeat in a row as they lost their last Super Eights match to Sri Lanka by five wickets.After putting on 163 for five, India needed to not only win the crunch rubber but by at least 20-run margin to give themselves an outside chance of sneaking into the semifinals.However, Sri Lanka ended India's hopes by with their thrilling win. Chamara Kapugedara hit a six off Ashish Nehra in the last ball of the 20th over as Sri Lanka made 167 for five after a wobbly start.Sri Lanka now have four points in group F and West Indies will have to win the next match against Australia with a considerable margin to remain in the competition.

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