Sri Lanka defeats India in Champion Trophy by chasing 322

After a comprehensive win over Pakistan India lost to Sri Lanka in Champion Trophy at Oval by 7 wickets.Earlier Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.The Indian opener scored his fifth century in 15th innings in ICC tournaments to help India post a total of 321 for 6 against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma scored 78 and shared a 138-run stand with Dhawan for the opening wicket. Shikhar Dhawan Scored his 10th ODI centuary (125 run).Later on MS Dhoni cracked 63 run in 52 balls.While chasing this challenging total Sri Lanka lost their first wicket early but Danshka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis made a good partnership for second wicket. After Kushal Perera,s retired hurt Captain Mathews and Gunaratne led Sri Lanka to great victory.Sri Lanka reached the tarrget in 48.4 overs.Kushal Mendiz declared man of the match  for his 89 in 93balls.
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