WI Tri-series '13: Bhuvneshwar leads India to final - Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreak- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc with a brilliant opening spell as he powered India into the final of the Celkon Mobile Cup Tri Series tournament with a commanding 81-run victory over Sri Lanka via Duckworth Lewis method in another rain-affected match.

In This Pic : Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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The 22-year-old Kumar had career-best figures of 4 for 8 runs in six overs as Sri Lanka were bundled out for a paltry 96 in 24.4 overs in pursuit of 178 in stipulated 26 overs as Virat Kohli, in his maiden stint as captain, guided the 'Men In Blue' into the title round. India will again meet Sri Lanka in the final at the same venue on Thursday.

In This Pic : Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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India thus topped the table with 10 points including bonus points from the last two encounters having lost the first two matches and also eliminated hosts West Indies in the process.

In This Pic : Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Put into bat, Rohit Sharma contributed 48 as India reached 119 for three in 29 overs when rain halted proceedings. Courtesy Duckworth-Lewis method, Sri Lanka's target swelled upto 178 in 26 overs.

In This Pic : Rohit Sharma

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For India, the magic figure was 167 under which they had to restrict the islanders in order to make it to the summit clash.

In This Pic : R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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