Colombo, Jul 20 (Cricket News) Sri Lanka scored 275 for nine after opting to bat against India in the second One-day International here on Tuesday.

Opener Avishka Fernando made 50 off 71 balls, while Charith Asalanka top-scored with 65 off 68 deliveries.

For India, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned figures of 3/50 in 10 overs, while Bhuvneswar Kumar got 3/54).

India had defeated the hosts by seven wickets in the the opening game to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Brief scores: Sri Lanka: 275/9 in 50 overs (Avishka Fernando 50, Charith Asalanka 65; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/50).

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News source: PTI