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Chaminda Vaas struck early blows in the Indian first innings, trapping SS Das (8) and Rahul Dravid (15) in front of the wicket. The late inswingers from the left-arm seamer troubled all the batsmen. Sourav Ganguly (18) failed with the bat once again; raising more doubts about the Indian skipper's form. Md. Kaif (17) and Sadagoppan Ramesh (47) were back in the hut in quick succession to leave India tottering at 123/5 in the 31st over. Sanath Jayasuriya had a problem to deal with as umpire Bucknor expressed his displeasure about Suresh Perera's bowling action after just two overs.