India wins test series in Sri Lanka after 22 years. Chasing a target of 386 runs, Sri Lanka started their 2nd innings on a poor as they lost 2 early wickets. When reports last came in, Sri Lanka was batting on 21 runs for the loss of 3 wickets and finally register a win. India overcame a gallant century by Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews to win their final Test by 117 runs on Tuesday and end a 22-year wait for a series win on the island.(Scorecard | Highlights)The hosts, set a victory target of 386, were bowled out for 268 after tea on the fifth day at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo to hand the tourists a 2-1 series scoreline winning a series in Sri Lanka for the first time since 1993.
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