Yuvraj Singh celebrated Independence Day in Sri Lanka with an explosive 172 to power India to a comfortable 92-run victory in a practice match yesterday.
India posted a challenging 342-5 before restricting a Sri Lankan XI to 250-6 in a 50-over clash.
Yubraj smashed 13 sixes and eight fours in his 121-ball knock. He was involved in three valuable stands, adding 77 for the third wicket with Suresh Raina (45), 85 for the next with Rohit Sharma (24) and 99 for the sixth wicket with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (20 not out).
Sri Lankan XI never looked like reaching the huge target despite impressive half-centuries from middle-order batsman Mubarak (60) and left-handed opener Upul Tharanga (50).
For India, left-arm seamer Irfan Pathan was the most successful Indian bowler, taking 2-48, while off-spinner Harbhajan Singh claimed 1-38 off 10 tight overs.
Summary:
India 342-5 in 50 overs (Yuvraj Singh 172, Suresh Raina 45, Gautam Gambhir 31, Rohit Sharma 24, Virat Kohli 23, Mahendra Singh Dhoni 20 not out; Chanaka Welegedara 2-64).
Sri Lankan XI 250-6 in 50 overs (Jehan Mubarak 60, Upul Tharanga 50, Kaushal Silva 38 not out, Chamara Silva 38, Mahela Udawatte 20; Irfan Pathan 2-48).
Result: India won by 92 runs
Yuvi says, "The knock gave me a lot of confidence. I had prepared well before coming here and hope to maintain my form. My intention was to spend time in the middle because I haven't played for a while. Then I played my strokes,”
The first ODI between the home team Sri Lanka and India starts on 18th of August at Dhambulla. Sri Lanka already have won the test series by 2-1.
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