Staring down the barrel at the end of a disastrous summer, India finally got their act together in an unbelievable batting performance, chasing down a 321 run target in just 36.4 overs, well inside the 40 overs they needed to win in to get a bonus point and stay in the hunt for a berth in the tri-series final. With Sachin and Sehwag giving a good, brisk start, Kohli and Gautam steadied the innings until Gautam departed, bringing Raina to the crease. Suddenly, Kohli cut loose, smashing boundary after boundary, and tearing into the Lankans, especially Malinga who conceded over 12.52 runs an over, to take India to safety. Kohli amassed 133 not out in just 86 balls, with 16 4s and 2 6s.
India now await the result of the final league game, and require Australia to beat Sri Lanka, to ensure a place in the best of 3 finals.
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