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England - on the up.
Jayawardene - proud of his team's improvement.

Jayawardene: We are getting better and better

Mahela Jayawardene emerged a proud captain after Sri Lanka secured a 51-run win to rise above India in the ODI tri-series standings in Brisbane.

Dilshan tucks in on Tuesday.

All-round Sri Lanka cruise past India

An impressive batting display followed up by clinical bowling performance helped all-round Sri Lanka cruise to a 51-run victory over India in match eight of the ODI tri-series in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Jayawardene - eager to impress.

Jayawardene: We can't be complacent

Captain Mahela Jayawardene on Monday insisted Sri Lanka won't underestimate an Indian XI void of the services of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni come Tuesday's ODI clash in Brisbane.

Jayawardene - silky innings.

Jayawardene leads resurgent Sri Lanka

Mahela Jayawardene played a captain's knock to lead a resurgent Sri Lanka to a crushing eight-wicket victory over Australia in match six of the ODI tri-series in Sydney on Friday.

Jayawardene - high hopes.

Jayawardene demands turnaround

With only two points to show for India and Australia's 10 and nine respectively, Sri Lanka face an uphill task in securing a berth in the tri-series final later this month.

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