India defeated Sri Lanka by 36 runs in the 1st Twenty/20 International at Colombo, Sri Lanka yesterday.
The scores: India 164-5 off 20 overs Suryakumar Yadav 50, Shikhar Dhawan 46, Dushmantha Chameera 2-24, Wanindu Hasaranga 2-28), Charith Asalanka 44, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-22, Deepak Chahar 2-24), Sri Lanka 126 off 18.3 overs (Charith Asalanka 44, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-22, Deepak Chahar 2-24).
India have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.