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How Dhoni's runs came in the tri-series final

July 12, 2013 15:59 IST

Image: Graphic on MS Dhoni Performance against Sri Lanka on July 11, 2013

Captain MS Dhoni hammered 16 off the first four balls of the last over as India beat Sri Lanka by one wicket to win the Tri-series final in Port of Spain on Thursday.

Scorecard

After dismissing Sri Lanka for 201, India were staring at defeat at 167 for 8, but with 15 to win from the final over, Dhoni smashed Shaminda Eranga for a six and four and won the game with another maximum with two balls to spare.

Check out how India’s captain got his 45 runs, which proved decisive in the low-scoring contest at the Queen's Park Oval.