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Ian Bell tops off England's dominant day as they beat India in Tri-Series

England stroll to a nine-wicket victory over India in their Tri-Series encounter courtesy of unbeaten knocks of 88 and 54 from Ian Bell and James Taylor respectively.

Ian Bell's unbeaten knock of 88 has helped England secure a comfortable nine-wicket victory over India in their Tri-Series clash in Brisbane.

England teammates celebrate during the ODI demolition of India on January 20, 2015© Getty Images

England, who have been awarded a bonus point for clinching victory before reaching 50 overs, dominated the day's play from the outset after India took to bat after winning the toss.

Steven Finn smiles to the crowd after taking five wickets during England's match with India on January 20, 2015© Getty Images

Steven Finn commanded the field with a five-wicket haul, while James Anderson took four to end India's innings all out for 153.

Bell and Moeen Ali began England's reply in confident fashion by racing to 16 without loss after the first two overs.

India found the breakthrough after losing 25 runs when Stuart Binny took out Ali for eight, but Bell continued to dominate the crease by frustrating his opponents' bowlers.

Ian Bell batting for England during the ODI with India on January 20, 2015© Getty Images

Bell managed to reach his first one-day half-century in 10 innings, and James Taylor also thrived in the pair's partnership as he hit 50 off 58 balls.

Bell's knock of 88 came off 91 deliveries, while Taylor ended the impressive innings unbeaten on 54.

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Steven Finn of England during the tour match between between Sri Lanka A and England at Sinhalese Sports Club on November 21, 2014
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