India seek tri-series victory
India would seek to maintain their supremacy over Sri Lanka when they take on the islanders in the final of the tr-series.
The winning momentum back after their three successive wins, India would want to start the season on a positive note.
India lost their opening match of the tri-series against Sri Lanka on January 5 but bounced back strongly with three thumping wins – two against Bangladesh and one against Kumar Sangakkara and his men – to be high on confidence as they go into the summit showdown.
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