India won the Asia Cup cricket tournament after crushing defending champions Sri Lanka by 81runs in a lop-sided final in Dambulla yesterday. India bagged the title after a gap of 15 years. At the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, electing to bat first, India posted a competitive 268 for six in their 50 overs. Man of the Match Dinesh Karthik struck a fighting half-century making 66. India then defended the total without much hiccup with the seamers producing a scintillating performance. The hosts were skittled out for 187 in 44.4 overs. Nehra was the most successful Indian bowler with four for 40. This was India's first Asia Cup triumph since Mohammad Azharuddin had led them to the title in Sharjah in 1995. On that occasion also, India had beaten Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final. Meanwhile,Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has congratulated the Indian Cricket team on their victory in the Asia Cup. Dr. Singh said, the players displayed team-spirit and fighting qualities in bringing laurels to the country