From correspondents in Maharashtra, India, 10:00 PM IST

Sri Lanka defeated India by 29 runs in the first Twenty20 international at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Ground here Wednesday.

Chasing 216 runs, India finished at 186/9 in their 20 overs. Gautam Gambhir smashed 55 off 26 balls.

Angeo Mathews and Sanath Jayasuriya took two wickets each.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)