India recorded the victory at the first One Day International against Sri Lanka by 7 wickets.
Captain Shikhar Dhawan drove the Indian team for the win by earning 86 runs. He was well accompanied by Ishan Kishan, who celebrated his birthday today scored 59 runs with his maiden fifty on debut. Indians were on the chase on 269 runs and they reached the target with 07 wickets in hand within 37th over.
A late flourish helped Sri Lanka post 262/9 after opting to bat in the first One-day International against India held at R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo on Sunday. Batting at number eight, Chamika Karunaratne top-scored with 43 off 35 balls. Down the order, skipper Dasun Shanaka (39) and Charith Asalanka (38) made useful contributions.
