The Indian batting has been far superior than the home team and the bowling has also been quite disciplined to bring about the desired results.
Dhoni made it clear after Tuesday's match that giving reserve players a chance to prove themselves was more important than retaining the winning squad in pursuit of their record ninth straight ODI win.
Tillakaratne Dilshan will lead Sri Lanka in the T-20 match against India after the selectors omitted Mahela Jayawardene.
Vice-Captain Kumara Sangakkara has also been left out from the side.Chamara Kapugedera has been named Dilshan's deputy in the 15-member squad for the February 10th tie.
Pacemen Lasith Malinga, having recovered from a knee injury, returned to the side.
Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis and Nuwan Kulasekara have been rested.
Sri Lanka squad: Tillakaratne Dilshan (captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Jehan Mubarak, Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Indika de Saram, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando, Farveez Maharoof, Kaushal Weeraratne, Malinga Bandara, Jeevantha Kulatunga, Dilhara Lokuhettige, Mahela Udawatte, Thilan Thushara.
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