James Taylor and Jos Buttler steer England to win over India in Tri-Series

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If England wanted an examination of their big-match temperament ahead of the World Cup, India provided it as Eoin Morgan’s team came back from the brink in this low-scoring thriller to close out a nervy three-wicket victory that secured their place in Sunday’s Tri-Series final against Australia.

A 125-run stand between James Taylor and Jos Buttler proved crucial as England recovered from 66 for five in the 20th over to eventually get over the line in their pursuit of 201.

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