India defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the final test of the three-match series at Colombo yesterday. VVS Laxman's blistering 103 not out, helped India level series 1-1. Sachin Tendulkar scored 54.For Sri Lanka, S. Randiv was the only wicket taker. He took 5 wickets in 29 overs giving 82 runs, his career's best bowling. It was Sri Lanka's first defeat after 16 years at the P Sara Oval, Colombo.