HAMBANTOTA (July 21, 2012): Virat Kohli hit an impressive century to set up India’s 21-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Saturday.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 21 runs in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Saturday to gain a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Virat Kohli scored 106 as India posted 314-6 before restricting Sri Lanka to 293-9 in the day-night match.
Kumar Sangakkara top-scored for Sri Lanka with 133.
