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Lara hit an explosive 116 to help his team post 312 for four, but Chandana's assault helped Sri Lanka achieve an imposing target with three balls to spare in a match of fluctuating fortunes at the Kensington Oval. Chandana, 31, turned the match on its head with a career-best knock as Sri Lanka successfully chased the sixth-highest total in the history of the game. He gave an awesome exhibition of clean and powerful hitting during his 71-ball knock, smashing four sixes and six fours. ``He (Chandana) played a great knock,'' said Sri Lankan captain Marvan Atapattu. ``We knew he had a lot of potential, but he had not lived up to it. He has now shown he can play a really good innings. ``It was a batting pitch and we got off to a good start. It is really good for us that we won one match through our bowling and the other through our batting. No complaints.'' Sri Lanka won the opening game at the same venue on Saturday as it defended a modest total of 201 by bowling the host out for 146. The visitor was off to a flying start as Sanath Jayasuriya (41) and Romesh Kaluwitharana (34) shared a brisk 71-run stand before Chandana completed a sensational win. Chandana put on 101 for the fifth wicket with Mahela Jayawardena (32). ``I really enjoyed my knock,'' said Chandana after scoring only his third half-century in 104 one-dayers. ``We were chasing a big total, but we tried very hard. I'm happy we won in the end.'' Lara was disappointed, saying his young team would have to learn a lot from the match. ``I was pleased with our total, but they batted very well,'' said Lara, who also completed 1,000 runs against Sri Lanka in one-dayers batting at his regular No. 3 position. ``We put down a couple of chances in the closing overs and that cost us the match. We've to learn from our mistakes. We've to make sure we win the third game (at St. Vincent on Wednesday).''
Lara in his element
The West Indies batsmen flourished as Lara, Chris Gayle (94) and Marlon Samuels (56 not out) dominated the Sri Lankan attack. Lara was on song as he led the run riot to help his team reach the highest total at this venue before being overshadowed by Chandana. He paced his innings well after surviving a confident caught-behind appeal on nought, smashing two sixes and eight fours in his 106-ball knock for his 17th century. Gayle struck two sixes and 12 fours to put his team on course for a big total with a 137-run stand with Lara. The stand equalled the West Indies' best for the second wicket against Sri Lanka. Samuels also made merry during his unbeaten 36-ball innings, including 21 runs in an over from leg-spinner Chandana. He put on 109 off just 55 balls with Lara for the fourth wicket. — AFP
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