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Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test in Galle.
Sri Lanka in tatters as Australia tighten the screw
Rex Clementine in Galle Sri Lanka were in dire straits, having lost the cream of their batting lineup for peanuts and limped to 44 for three at stumps on day two, in reply to Australia’s mammoth first-innings total of 654 for six declared.
Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6 in first Test
Australia dominated the first Test against Sri Lanka, posting 654-6 declared thanks to Usman Khawaja's double century and Josh Inglis' debut ton. Sri
Sri Lanka v Australia, first Test: All you need to know
Much like this tour, Australia's most recent Test tour to Sri Lanka contained two Tests, both in Galle. Australia won the first Test by 10 wickets before the hosts replied with an innings and 39-run victory. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith both scored century in the latter, with Mitch Starc the best of the Aussie bowlers with 4-89.
Australia win toss, bat against Sri Lanka in first test
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat in the opening match of the two-test series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting.
Cricket-Australia take control after Khawaja and Inglis pummel Sri Lanka
Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.
Australia strike twice before rain saves Sri Lanka from further damage
Australia's menacing attack was left frustrated after the final two sessions of day three were washed out as Sri Lanka had respite from a Galle surface starting to play tricks. Th
Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
Travis Head Shows Incredible Athleticism Takes Stunning One Hand Catch To Dismiss Angelo Mathews During Sri Lanka vs Australia's First Test Match; Video
During the first test match between Sri Lanka and Australia, Aussie star Travis Head took an incredible catch at short leg to ...
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Greatest close-in catch? Watch Travis Head's one-handed screamer vs Sri Lanka in Galle
Travis Head, standing at short-leg, took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Angelo Mathews on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Travis Head's brilliant catch continues tourists' dominance, led by Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis
Travis Head takes one of the best catches of his career as Australia takes three wickets in the final hour of day two to ...
Sri Lanka vs Australia: It’s really disappointing…to have only four Tests: Dhananjaya De Silva unhappy with schedule
Earlier Angelo Mathews took to X(formerly known as Twitter) to express his displeasure on the matter. “Absolutely shocking to ...
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Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3: Live score and updates from Galle
After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of ...
Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6
Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped ...