Australia vs India 2011-12 Photos

5th ODI: India vs Sri Lanka

February 14, 2012 18:40

India met Sri Lanka on February 14. Such an auspicious day could not have any love lost between the two sides. Their match was fiercely fought but ended in a docile manner with both teams sharing points. A look: (AFP and AP images)

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India met Sri Lanka on February 14. Such an auspicious day could not have any love lost between the two sides. Their match was fiercely fought but ended in a docile manner with both teams sharing points. A look: (AFP and AP images)
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Kumar Sangakkara is seen here making his ground as Indian fielders attempt to run him out. Sri Lanka had won the toss and had opted to set a target.
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India celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga (R) who was the first batsman to be dismissed. He failed to open his account.
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Sri Lankan batsman Thisara Perera (2nd-R) is seen here walking back to the pavilion. He was dismissed on 5 by R Ashwin.
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Sri Lankans had spirited performances from certain players however. Mahela Jayawardene (43) is seen here diving to save his wicket. He gave good support to Dinesh Chandimal who scored 81.
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In reply to Sri Lanka's 236, the chase was not started on a brilliant note. Sachin Tendulkar was the first to leave after scoring 15.
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Gautam Gambhir checks his bat after smashing 91 but falling to a run-out.
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Suresh Raina (R) is seen here after he was dismissed by Lasith Malinga on 8. Raina edge a ball for Sangakkara to complete a regulation wicket-keeping catch.
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There were certain contributions which looked threatening but a number of run-outs cost India dear.
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Vinay Kumar (seen here diving) joined ranks with Irfan Pathan and Gambhir as the players who fell to Sri Lankan fielding.
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In the end, it was left to skipper MS Dhoni to power India's innings.
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He however could take only three of the last delivery, a run short of India's target score of 237. The match ended in a tie as both teamswere left ruing missed chances.

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