India Vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Fernando fifty helps hosts beat India by 3 wickets; Dhawan's boys win series 2-1

Half-centuries from Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa on Friday propelled the hosts to a three-wicket victory against India despite a late slide. 

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka defeated India by three wickets in the third and final One-day International here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday night. India had earlier collapsed for 225 from 147/3, leaving the task easy for the host who rode on Avishka Fernando`s brilliant 76 (98 balls) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa`s 65 (56 balls). Chasing 227 for a win under D/L calculations, Sri Lanka reached the target with 48 balls to spare. They reached 227 for 7 in 39 overs. The match had been reduced to 47-overs-a-side due to rain. India, however, won the series 2-1. Opener Avishka Fernando top-scored with 76 while one-down Bhanuka Rajapaksa contributed a 56-ball 65 to help Sri Lanka script the win. For India, Rahul Chahar was the most successful bowler with three wickets for 54 runs. The match was reduced to a 47-over-a-side affair after rain interruption in the first innings.