India eke out narrow win to level series

S Badrinath hit the winning run as India managed a hard fought three wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second one-dayer in Dambulla. Man of the match Zaheer Khan returned figures of four for 21 to destroy the Sri Lankan top order and the hosts to a paltry142 all out inside 39 overs. In reply, India made an unconvincing start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Eventually it was left for Dhoni and an unbeaten Badrinath to ensure victory in the 40th over.