Pathans pull off India's victory

Feb 10, 2009

Sanath Jayasuriya gave the innings a stellar start before he fell to Irfan Pathan•AFP

India's spinners combined to tie down the batsmen after that wicket, but Dilshan's 61 bolstered Sri Lanka•AFP

Sri Lankan players celebrate the wicket of Gautam Gambhir early•AFP

The pair added a brisk 59 in 25 balls as India won by three wickets. Yusuf was Man-of-the-Match for his two wickets and 10-ball 22•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Once Jayasuriya was dismissed Tillakaratne Dilshan came into his own•AFP

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Ishant Sharma took some stick from Dilshan but won that battle and then signed off with a top last over•AFP

Yusuf and Irfan Pathan turned the match in India's favour after Sri Lanka's spinners triggered a collapse•ESPNcricinfo Ltd