Indian Team suffered its biggest One-Day International defeat in terms of balls remaining, as Sri Lanka cruised into the final of the tri-series Micromax Cup with a resounding eight wicket victory in the 5th ODI here on Sunday.
Sri Lanka’s biggest wins over India, Kumar Sangakkara has said the team must aim at winning consistently, irrespective of the margin of victory. In front of a raucous Sunday crowd, Sri Lanka rolled MS Dhoni’s side over for 103, inflicting the largest defeat in India’s history in terms of balls remaining.
One of the minor surprises during Sri Lanka’s chase on Sunday was the promotion of Mahela Jayawardene to the top of the order, pushing the specialist opener, Upul Tharanga, down to No. 3.
Till date, India’s biggest defeat in terms of balls remaining was 174 against Australia at Sydney in 1981. India had scored 63 and Australia responded with 64 for one in that match.
Team India will have to now win its last match against New Zealand on Wednesday to secure a berth in the final.
India have five points while New Zealand have seven points in the ongoing tri-series tournament.
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