Sunday, July 6, 2008

India MenDismissed; Lanka win Asia Cup



Sensational spinner Ajantha Mendis took six wickets for just 13 runs to help Sri Lanka beat India by 100 runs in the final on Sunday to successfully defend the Asia Cup title.As expected the 23-year-old spinner mesmerised the Indian batsmen with career-best figures to cause a slump which saw India lose nine wickets for 97 runs and were bowled out for 173 in 39.3 overs.Sanath Jayasuriya hit a fighting 125 to help Sri Lanka post a decent 273 in their 50 overs on a flat National Stadium pitch

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