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Tri-series ODI: Sri Lanka sets India 290 to win

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After Tillakaratne Dilshan (51) and Mahela Jayawardene (45) shared a 95-run opening stand.

Lahiru Thirimanne was spared a potentially controversial run-out to lead the scoring as Sri Lanka set World Cup champion India a challenging target of 290 to win Tuesdays tri-series limited-overs international.Thirimanne stroked 62 from 63 balls before he scooped a catch to Suresh Raina off Ravi Ashwins last ball, helping Sri Lanka to 289-6.After Tillakaratne Dilshan (51) and Mahela Jayawardene (45) shared a 95-run opening stand, Thirimanne shared parternships of 71 with Dinesh Chandimal (38) and 49 with Angelo Mathews, who finished unbeaten on 49 from 37 balls.Thirimanne was 44 and backing out of his crease at the non-strikers end in the 40th over when Ashwin whipped off the bails during his delivery action. India appeared to withdraw the appeal, saving the umpire from making a rare and unpopular decision.
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