India defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the fifth and final One—day International here today.

Electing to bat after winning the toss, Sri Lanka scored 286 for eight, before India chased down the target with eight balls to spare.

Brief scores:

Sri Lanka: 286/8 in 50 overs (Angelo Mathews 139 not out, Lahiru Thirimanne 52; Akshar Patel 2/45, R Ashwin 2/56)

India: 288/7 in 48.4 overs (Virat Kohli 139 not out, Ambati Rayudu 59; Ajantha Mendis 4/73, Angelo Mathews 2/33).

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