The Indian colts sneaked past Sri Lanka [ Images ] by one wicket in the four-nation Quadrangular tournament, courtesy patient half century by Hanuman [ Images ] Vihari and an all-round performance by Rush Kalaria.

Chasing a modest target of 185, the Unmukt Chand-led team made rough weather of the chase before a 44-run eighth-wicket stand between Hanuman (51) and Kalaria (47 not out) saw them through.

Opting to bat first at the VDCA cricket stadium, in Visakhapatnam [ Images ], only opener Shehan Fernando (70) looked comfortable against the Indian bowlers. He hit 11 boundaries in his 79-ball knock but got very little support from other end, as Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, grabbing four for 38.

Kalaria also got a wicket as did last match's hero, off-spinner Baba Aparajith.

The Indians lost wickets in a heap, as Hanuman, who played 107 balls, stayed solid at one end. Skipper Unmukt (28) hit four boundaries and a six in his 18-ball knock before perishing.

At one stage India [ Images ] were 108 for seven, before Hanuman and Kalaria conjured up a useful partnership.

When the former was dismissed at 152, India still needed another 33 runs but Kalaria ensured full points for the 'Boys in Blue'.

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 184/9 in 50 overs (Shehan Fernando 70, Sandeep Sharma 4/38). India 185/9 in 49 overs (Hanuman Vihari 51, Rush Kalaria 47 not out).