5 low-scoring thrillers that ended in an Indian victory

#2 India vs Sri Lanka at Port of Spain, 2013

MS Dhoni sealed the Indian victory with a signature six

Victory margin – 1 wicket

Following their triumph in the 2013 Champions Trophy played in England, the Indians headed to the West Indies to take part in a tri-nation series also involving the home team and Sri Lanka. Despite losing their first two matches in the tournament, India qualified for the final where they met the Sri Lankans.

MS Dhoni put his opponents into bat after winning the toss but the men from the Emerald Isle batted resolutely to be placed at 171 for 2 in the 38^th over. However, they collapsed badly after Lahiru Thirimanne got out for 46 and Kumar Sangakkara, who top-scored with 71, also fell in quick succession.

Sri Lanka were all out for just 201 in 48.5 overs and India looked all set to register a convincing win. When they came out to bat, though, the Indians got off to a poor start and were reduced to 27 for 2 in 10.4 overs as both Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli fell cheaply.

Rohit Sharma and Dinesh Karthik steadied the ship by adding 50 runs for the 3^rd wicket and this was followed by a crucial 62-run partnership between Rohit and Suresh Raina. But both batsmen were dismissed within a space of 3 overs, leaving India in deep trouble at 145 for 5.

Even as wickets continued to fall at the other end, skipper MS Dhoni stood tall and looked determined to see his team through. With 15 required to win in the last over, Dhoni missed out on the first delivery from Shaminda Eranga but smacked the bowler for 6, 4 and 6 off his next 3 balls to lead India to an emphatic series win.