Adelaide, Feb 19 Though disappointed to end up as the losing captain, Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene today appreciated the batting skills and temperament of his opposite number Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh in the tri-series one-dayer against India.

Jayawardene said the two rival batsmen adapted well to the situations and guided India to a thrilling two-wicket win.

"Both of them played differently at different situations. When they lost wickets in front, Yuvi came and got the momentum again," Jayawardene said at the post-match press conference.

"It's difficult to say who batted better both of them batted well in different situations. Yuvraj got the start he wanted. He wanted to change the game and he did. But we (with our poor bowling) also contributed to it." Jayawardene said his team needed to tighten up every aspect of the game in order to stay in hunt for a place in the finals.

"We were 20 runs short in our total. In the fielding, we gave at least 15 extra runs and in bowling, we bowled too short and wide at times.

"We were not very consistent with our line and length and bowled a bit short and wide. Our fielding was not up to scratch. (Agencies)