Victorious Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (right) and teammate Chamara Kapugedara walk off the pitch at the conclusion of the first ODI on Monday.

The hosts defeated India by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Sri Lanka comfortably chased the 147 run target in 34.5 overs as Jayawardene (61 not out) hit a breezy half century while Kapugedera contributed 45 to take their side home.

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