Dhawan (52) and Rahul (54) scored 97 for the opening wicket to give India a solid start.

Dhawan, Rahul, Samson and Iyer fell in quick succession as India slipped to 122 for 4.

Sandakan ended with figures of 4-0-35-3.

Pandey (31 off 18) and Shardul (22 off 8) helped India post 201 for 6 as the hosts scored 59 runs in the last four overs.

Sri Lanka were reduced to 26 for 4 even before the powerplay ended.

Dhananjaya de Silva got a half-century but fought a lone battle against the might of Indian bowling.

Bumrah ended the game with figures of 2-1-5-1. He also became the highest wicket-taker for India in T20Is before the side sealed a 78-run win.