India level series at 1-1

DAMBULLA (Sri Lanka): India levelled the five-match one-day series with Sri Lanka with a tense, three-wicket victory in a low-scoring second one-day international yesterday. Indian left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan claimed four for 21 to bowl out Sri Lanka for a paltry 142 in 38.3 overs in the morning. At one stage, as India slumped to 75 for five, Sri Lanka looked capable of pulling off a shock victory but Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni settled the visitors' nerves, leading from the front with his 39 off 54 balls. Mahendra Singh added 60 with S. Badrinath, who scored a composed 27 from 57 balls on his debut. With only eight required for the win, Mahendra Singh was bowled by Dilhara Fernando and then spinner Ajantha Mendis, who finished with two for 22, trapped Harbhajan Singh (one) lbw to leave India on 139 for seven.... [read full story]