The convincing win gave the hosts an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series
Sri Lanka missed Udana's services while defending a meagre 143 against India here on Tuesday after the bowler injured his back just before Sri Lanka went out to bowl
Dhawan scratched his way to a 30-ball-32 while Rahul struck a 32-ball 45 as India chased down a modest target of 143 in the second T20 against Sri Lanka
The fast bowler had the Lankan batters in all kinds of discomfort during most part of his four-over spell in which he had figures of 2/18, including 13 dots
Incessant rain continued to blur the chances of a match in Guwahati. The umpires could not be convinced because of the damp patches on the pitch.
India vs SL 1st T20I LIVE scoreboard
The three-T20I series would also be useful for the hosts to prepare for the upcoming series against Australia and New Zealand
Saini, has so far played an ODI and five T20 Internationals but Bumrah has either been rested or was out due to his stress fracture on lower back during these games
The short series will mark the Twenty20 World Cup countdown for the two neighbouring countries
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Pujara was batting on 128 while Rahane was unbeaten on 103
Shikhar Dhawan made 190 runs in 168 balls Ragana Herath
At stumps, India were 171 for one in their second innings with Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara (2) at the crease
Indian skipper declared the innings at 536/7 after concerns were raised over poor air quality
The win also enabled Sri Lanka break the ignominy of 12 straight defeats in ODIs and also their first win against India in the current year
Sri Lankan players halted the proceedings thrice for 17 minutes after which they started the proceedings. However, at 1:28 pm Virat Kohli declared the innings as fielders refused to carry on.
India collapsed to 112 all out and Sri Lanka completed the chase in just 20.4 overs
It is important to thrive in these conditions and come out good. It is an eye opener for all of us, Rohit had said