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India post 363/5 against Sri Lanka

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Twin centuries by openers Ajinkya Rahane (111) and Shikhar Dhawan (113) helped India post a huge total of 363/5 in the first of the five One-Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka at the Barabati Stadium here Sunday.

The openers posted a 231-run opening partnership to put India in a commanding position, which their succeeding batsman utilised totally.

Suresh Raina (52), Virat Kohli (22) and Ambati Rayadu (27) contributed to the total.

For Sri Lanka, off-spinner Suraj Randiv picked up three wickets for 78 runs.

Brief scores: India 363/5 (Ajinkya Rahane 111, Shikhar Dhawan 113; Suraj Randiv 3/78)

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First Published: Nov 02 2014 | 5:38 PM IST

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