A timely 74-run knock by captain Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka reach 146/5 in the first innings against India in the 3rd T20I. 

After opting to bat first, Sri Lanka was in deep trouble as they lost four wickets for 29 runs in the first nine overs and five for 60 in 12 overs. However, post that, Shanaka took charge of the situation and added 86 runs with Chamika Karunaratne for the sixth wicket. 

Shanaka smacked nine fours and two sixes for his 74 as Sri Lanka hit 68 runs in the last five overs. 

For India, Avesh Khan picked two wickets. 

Brief Scorecard: 

Sri Lanka - 146/5