India rise to No. 2 with narrow win
It was a low-key series that was overshadowed by the Olympics, but there was a dramatic change in the rankings as India climbed up to No. 2 after shutting out Sri Lanka 4-1
04/08Result
5th ODI (D/N), India tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Aug 4 2012
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![India]( "India")
294/7 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
274 (45.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
04/08Result
5th ODI (D/N), India tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Aug 4 2012
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![India]( "India")
294/7 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
274 (45.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Mathews, SL fined for slow over-rate
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Dhoni's redemption and Pathan's reflief
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