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Summary
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli struck a century each to guide India to a seven-wicket victory in the fourth one-day international against Sri Lanka. The victory clinched the series for the hosts who now hold a 3-1 lead in the five-match tournament. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, reaching 315-6. Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga scored 118 and Kumar Sangakkara 60 helping in setting up a good target. India was forced to fight off an early onslaught when openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar were dismissed on 10 and 8 runs respectively but Gambhir rebuilt the innings with an unbeaten 150 runs. Kohli joins him and make his debut century he scored 107 runs. India pursuit target in 48.1 overs with the loss of three wickets.
