Highly disciplined Indian bowlers skittled out Sri Lanka for 187 and raised the team’s prospects of sealing a berth in the final of the triangular one-day series here today.

Led by left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra, the Indians dominated throughout and bowled out the opposition in 48.2 overs.

Only Marvan Atapattu, who top-scored with 50, and Mahela Jayawardene resisted the Indian attack for some time. The duo added 84 runs for the third wicket, the only substantial partnership of the innings.

Nehra bowled outstandingly well, finishing with two wickets for 28 runs. He conceded just 15 runs in the first nine overs, before three fours by Chaminda Vaas in the 10th spoiled the excellent figures somewhat.

Nehra was complemented well by Zaheer Khan, Ajit Agarkar and Anil Kumble, all of whom took two wickets each.

The Lankan innings was never allowed to settle down and the Indians put the batsmen under pressure right from the start.

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