India have won the first One-Dayer against Sri Lanka by a huge margin of 169 runs. Chasing a victory target of 364 runs at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, the visitors collapsed for 194 runs in 39.2 overs. Earlier, sent in to bat, India posted an imposing 363 for five in the stipulated 50 overs. Openers Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan struck fluent centuries. Rahane struck 111 from 108 balls en route to his second ODI century, while Dhawan returned to form with a 107-ball 113, which was his sixth century overall. The two were involved in a 231-run opening partnership. Suresh Raina scored a quickfire 52 off 34 balls.
News On AIR | November 3, 2014 7:41 AM
India posts thumping win over Sri Lanka in 1st ODI at Cuttack