Virender Sehwag celebrates his 12th century during the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Madhav Rao Scindia Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday, 15 December, 2009. Photos: S. Subramanium
Sehwag featured in two big partnerships, putting on an opening 153 with Sachin Tendulkar and 156 for the second wicket with Dhoni.
Virender Sehwag smashed 146 off 102 balls as India surpassed their previous one-day record of 413-5 against Bermuda in the 2007 World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar hit 10 boundaries in 63 balls before being bowled by paceman Dilhara Fernando.
Dhoni scored 72 from 53 balls, while adding 156 for the second wicket with Sehwag.
Tillkaratne Dilshan launched a ruthless assault but the Indian bowlers held their nerve to scamper home.
Tillkaratne Dilshan celebrates his century during the first ODI in Rajkot.
Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara scored a quickfire 43-ball 90.
MS Dhoni celebrates with teammates after winning the Rajkot ODI thriller against Sri Lanka.
Zaheer Khan and Sachin Tendulkar celebrate the dismissal of Thilina Kandamby.