Irfan Pathan claimed five wickets and contributed valuable 29 runs as India managed a 20-run win over Sri Lanka in the dead fifth rubber to complete a 4-1 series drubbing, here today.India posted a challenging 294 for seven after electing to bat and completed the win by bowling out the hosts for 274 in 45.4 overs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
India had lost the second ODI in Hambantota by nine wickets but were dominant in all the other matches. Opener Gautam Gambhir (88), Manoj Tiwary (65) and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (58) scored half-centuries while Rohit Sharma (4) failed yet again today.
In Image: India's cricketers and team officials pose for photographers after India beat Sri Lanka in the final one day international to win the five- match ODI series 4-1
Text: PTI
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