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In pics: Sri Lanka stun India in record chase

Last updated on - Jun 9, 2017, 11:28 IST

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Dhawan, Rohit set opening record for India

Batting first, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma put on 138 runs for the opening wicket for India. This marked the first instance that an Indian opening pair had put on a century-stand in three consecutive ODIs. Rohit and Dhawan had put on 123 against Australia in 2016, and 126 in the previous game against Pakistan. (Getty Images)

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Rare first for Kohli

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck, his first in an ICC event in 43 innings [World Cup, Champions Trophy, World T20] (Getty Images)

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Dhawan extends Champions Trophy record

Continuing his marvellous form, Shikhar Dhawan posted his 10th ODI century. Dhawan scored a 128-ball 125, which was his third Champions Trophy ton. (Getty Images)

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Dhoni's burst

MS Dhoni played a swashbuckling knock scoring 63 off 52 balls with seven fours and a six. His assault towards the end of the innings allowed India to post 321/6. (Getty Images)

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Early success for India

India didn't waste much time in getting off the blocks. Bhuvneshwar Kumar sent back Niroshan Dickwella for 7 in the fifth over as Sri Lanka struggled to get going in the initial stages. (Getty Images)

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Gunathilaka leads encouraging stand

But India then had to wait a long time before tasting success again. Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis put on 159 runs for the second wicket to inspire a remarkable comeback from Sri Lanka. (Getty Images)

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Marginal opening for India

Two run-outs in quick succession saw Sri Lanka lose two wicket for 26 - two set batsmen in Gunathilaka and Mendis that provided India a slight opening to turn the tide back in their favour (Getty Images)

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Perera retires hurt

Kusal Perera scored 47 off 44 balls and forged a 75-run stand with Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews before he had to leave the field because of cramps. (Getty Images)

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Mathews, Gunaratne seal record win

Mathews endured Sri Lanka did not lose plot from there. He remained unbeaten on 52, along with a crucial 34 from Asela Gunaratne as Sri Lanka recorded the highest-successful chase in the tournament's history. (Getty Images)

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No room for error

The loss to Sri Lanka means that India will now have to beat South Africa to make it to the semi-final. That match takes place on Sunday. (Getty Images)

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