India humiliated
NZPA-Reuter Kanpur, India Sri Lanka sent India tumbling to a humiliating defeat in their first oneday cricket international yesterday after police had to beat back thousands of fans trying to get into the packed stadium. The touring team won the opening game in the five-match limited-overs series by 117 runs, with Arjuna Ranatunge. playing a leading role by capturing four for 14 and hitting Sri Lanka’s second highest
score of 31. Sri Lanka, lifted by its lower-order batting, made 195 for eight in 46 overs and skittled India out for 78 to the intense disappointment of home fans in the crowd of 55,000 packing the Green Park stadium.
At least 20 people, including two girls, were injured before the start of the match when mounted police used batons to disperse nearly 10,000 fans. Many said they held valid tickets for the game.
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