India beat Sri Lanka in the final of Compaq Cup by 46 runs ans stars of the match are Sachin Tendulkar who hit his 43rd century with 138 runs and Harbhajan Singh who took 5 wickets.
Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of the Compaq Cup final.

Compaq Cup Final Result - India beat Sri Lanka by 46 runs, Tendulkar Man of the Match

India finally break the jinx of loosing in the finals and won the Compaq Cup against Sri Lanka by 46 runs in a high scoring thriller on Monday, 14th September, 2009 at Colombo. India made a huge total of 319/5 in 50 overs and SL all out on 273 runs in 46.4 overs.

India won the toss and opted to bat first put 95 runs for the 1st wicket by Tendulkar and Dravid (38), Sachin then put 110 runs with Dhoni (56) and then 71 runs with Yuvraj (56 of 41 balls). Sachin Tendulkar hit his 43rd ODI century with 138 runs of 133 ball with 10 fours and a six.

Sri Lanka also got a good start by Jayasuriya and Dilshan but Harbhajan Singh took 2 wickets and put them on back foot but Kandamby made a fighting 66 runs and put some resistance. Harbhajan Singh took 5 wickets.

Match Summary:

India - 319/5 in 50 overs (Tendulkar 138, Dhoni 56, Yuvraj 56, Thushara 72-2)

Sri Lanka - 273 all out in 46.4 overs (Kandamby 66, Harbhajan 56-5)

Toss -India, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Man of the Series - Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Result - India won by 46 runs.

Series - India won the Compaq Cup Tri-Series.

Ind vs SL Compaq Cup Final Preview - India v Sri Lanka Compaq Cup Final Teams

India and host Sri Lanka win meet in the final of Compaq Cup tri-series on Monday, 14th September, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium Colombo in a day-night game starting from 14.30 local, 9.00 GMT, 14.30 IST.

India lost their last league match against Sri Lanka with a big margin of 139 runs and they have to improve their game in all departments in order to clinch the title. Dinesh Karthik and Dravid and Yuraj Singh has not contributed so far in the tournament.


For Sri Lanka, Sanath Jayasuriya is back in form with 98 runs while Kandamby hit a quick 91 runs in the end. Angelo Mathews took career best 6 wickets and Muralitharan will likely replace Mendis.


Indian Team, Squad for the Compaq Cup Final:

Sachin Tendulkar, Dinesh Karthik, Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS dhoni(capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra, RP Singh.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for the Compaq Cup Final:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Kapugedera, Gihan Rupasinghe, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the Compaq Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka Here!

India vs Sri Lanka Compaq Cup 3rd ODI Preview - Ind vs SL Teams for 3rd ODI of Compaq Cup

India and Sri Lanka will meet in 3rd ODI before the final of Compaq Cup tri-series on Saturday, 12th September, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium Colombo in a day-night game as both teams qualified for the final by winning their matches against New Zealand.

India is without their openers Sehwag and Gambhir and using Dinesh Karthik as a part time opener along Tendulkar who is in good form and hit 46 runs in the 1st match. Teams will likely be the same as bowlers also done good job.

Sri Lanka also defended a low total very well as their bowlers are in good form and Samarweera score donly century of the Compaq Cup in a difficult condition.

Indian Team, Squad for 3rd Match of Compaq Cup:

Sachin Tendulkar, Dinesh Karthik, Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS dhoni(capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra, RP Singh.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 3rd Match of Compaq Cup:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Kapugedera, Gihan Rupasinghe, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 3rd ODI of Compaq Cup between India and Sri Lanka Here!

India won their 1st match of Compaq Cup tri-series against New Zealand by 6 wickets with 57 balls remaining on Friday, 11 the September, 2009. Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of the match.

Ind vs NZ Compaq Cup 2nd ODI Result - India Knocked out New Zealand, play final against Sri Lanka on 14th Sep

India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the 2nd ODI of Compaq Cup tri-series on Friday, 11th September, 2009 at Colombo. India qualify for the Compaq Cup Final against Sri Lanka on Monday, 14th September, 2009.

New Zealand opted to bat first bowled out on 155 runs in 46.3 overs as Ashish Nehra and Yuvraj Singh took 3 wickets each and India successfully chased with 6 wickets and 57 balls remaining thanks to Tendulkar's 46 runs and unbeaten 45 and 35 runs by Raina and Dhoni respectively.

Match Summary:

New Zealand - 155/all out in 46.3 Ovs (Vettori 25, Nehra 3-24, Yuvraj 3-31)

India - 156/4 wickets in 40.3 Ovs (Tendulkar 46, Vettori 33-2)

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Ashish Nehra (India)

Result - India Win by 6 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)