PM Narendra Modi congratulates Indian team after historic series victory against Sri Lanka
"Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team for the historic series win against Sri Lanka. We are proud of the Team's impressive performance," the Prime Minister said.
The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo witnessed a history as India defeated the hosts by 117 runs in the third match to clinch a series on the Sri Lankan soil after 22 years on Tuesday.
R Ashwin took four wickets while Ishant Shamra scalped three which helped India bowl out Sri Lanka for 268 runs.
Sri Lanka found themselves at a precarious 67 for 3 on Monday after India set them a steep target of 386 to win the Test match and clinch the 3 match Test series.
Skipper Angelo Mathews (110) and Kusal Perera (70) added 135 runs in the sixth wicket partnership to delay India's victory as both the batsmen fought hard to save the match.
Ashwin got rid off Perera to break the partnership and Indian bowlers then did not take much time to bowl out the opponents and win the series 2-1.
Virat Kohli and his Indian side performed brilliantly as they came from 1-0 down to win the series 2-1.
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