India defeated Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele on Tuesday.

Paceman Ashok Dinda bagged four wickets and seamer Irfan Pathan three as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 116 after posting 3-155.

Angelo Mathews made 31 for Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli earlier top-scored for India with a brisk 68, hitting one six and 11 fours in his 48-ball knock. Suresh Raina made an unbeaten 34 off 25 balls.

Debutant fast bowler Shaminda Eranga bagged two wickets for Sri Lanka.