This Day That Year: India won record fourth Asia Cup
The Indian Cricket Team defeated Sri Lanka by a massive margin in the finals of Asia Cup played at the Rangiri International Stadium, Dambulla on 24 th June 2010. Indian captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first. Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik got the team off to a steady start putting pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers. A brilliant run-out by Upul Tharanga and Kulasekara ended the innings for Gambhir. Gambhir and Karthik added 38 runs for the opening wicket. Dinesh Karthik took created enough pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers along. Karthik reached his fifty off 51 balls. Malinga produced the breakthrough for Sri Lanka getting rid of Kohli for 28. Kohli and Dinesh Karthik added 62 runs for the 2 nd wicket. The Indian captain MS Dhoni played with positive intent to keep the scoreboard ticking. Both added 46 runs for the 3 rd wicket as Karthik was dismissed for a well made 66. Soon after MS Dhoni fell to leave India at 167 for 4. Suresh Raina and...