AUS 330/2 at Stumps | Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Rain in Galle Forces Early Stumps After Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith's Centuries Put Aussies in Dominant Position

Stumps on Day 1! The rain in Galle has forced early stumps on Day 1 of the SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 but not before a splendid performance from Australia's batters. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head set the tone early on Day 1 with their magnificent partnership. And even while the latter was dismissed, Usman Khawaja continued and broke his string of poor performances with a splendid unbeaten century *147 and Steve Smith joined the party, first by getting to 10,000 runs in Tests and then with a remarkable 35th century. For Sri Lanka, Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay were the wicket-takers and apart from them, no one had any success. The action will resume on Day 2 of the SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 where Australia will aim at posting a massive first innings total while Sri Lanka would look to bowl them out for as soon as possible.

Rain has stopped play in Galle! The clouds had started to form around the ground and it got darker before the heavens opened up. The groundsmen have rushed to cover the ground and pitch and we have a stoppage in play here.

HUNDRED for Steve Smith! What a knock this has been from the Australian skipper who continues to cement his legacy in the format. He survived a dropped chance earlier on and has made the most of the opportunity with a brilliant knock.

HUNDRED for Steve Smith! What a knock this has been from the Australian skipper who continues to cement his legacy in the format. He survived a dropped chance earlier on and has made the most of the opportunity with a brilliant knock.

Australia have had smooth sailing so far in this innings as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja are scoring runs pretty easily. There has been no pressure whatsoever from Sri Lanka and it seems that Australia are on course for a massive first innings total.

Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have resumed proceedings for Australia after the lunch break. Austalia are comfortably placed at 265/2 and will now look to end the day on a high.

A dominant batting display from team Australia who now has 261 runs in just 60 overs. Usman Khawaja completed his century, bettering his recent performance against India while Smith is also closing in on a century. The Sri Lankan side must take the majority of responsibility for the poor show so far.

The Sri Lankan bowlers are unable to trouble the Australian pair at the crease as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja stitched a 126-run partnership. It might take a silly mistake from the Australian batters to give away a wicket. this is a one-sided match so far.  

Behind Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head's performance, the Australia national cricket team has a firm grip on the day 1 proceedings. 40 more overs to go till the day end and the visitors will look for 350+ score. 

Behind Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head's performance, the Australia national cricket team has a firm grip on the day 1 proceedings. 40 more overs to go till the day end and the visitors will look for 350+ score. 

Century for Khawaja! The opener playing a great role, handing the visitors a massive edge in the match now has completed his century. This is his 16th overall century and second against Sri Lanka. Khawaja smashed eight boundaries and one six to complete his first century on Sri Lankan soil. 

50 For Smith! Australian captain returned to his 'preffered' position and smashed a half-century. Steve Smith bit aggressive was dropped early in the match and capitalized on the same to score a half-century. Opener Usman Khawaja is nearing 100. 

While Usman Khawaja is playing the 'Anchor' role, Steve Smith has taken over the attacking role now. Australia scored 44 runs in the last six overs and raced to a 200+ score. Smith is closing on his half-century while Usman Khajawa in just 15 runs away from his century. 

The Australian side is well in command here and literally dictating the terms in the match. Sloppy fielding by the Sri Lankan side hands visitors to stay ahead in the game. Usman Khawaja is closing on his 100 while Steve Smith, after completing 10000 Test runs is looking to play aggressively. 

End of Session 1! Australia will be happy with the proceedings. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head provided a great start with Sunrisers Hyderabad batter smashing the Sri Lankan bowling attack. After his departure, Usman Khawaja took control and completed his half-century. Captain Steve Smith came in late and scored 'the crucial one run' to complete his 10000 Test runs. More action to follow.  

Out! Wicket at a good point for Sri Lanka. Nicely tossed up outside off, Labuschagne with a nothing shot, poking at it with an open face and the outside-edge goes low to the Sri Lankan captain.  Marnus Labuschagne c Dhananjaya de Silva b Jeffrey Vandersay 20 (50)

Out! Wicket at a good point for Sri Lanka. Nicely tossed up outside off, Labuschagne with a nothing shot, poking at it with an open face and the outside-edge goes low to the Sri Lankan captain.  Marnus Labuschagne c Dhananjaya de Silva b Jeffrey Vandersay 20 (50)

50 up for Khawaja! After playing a passive role in the opening partnership, Usman Khawaja is now playing more aggressively. He also completed his fifty in 71 balls. The opener has been a very consistent performer for Australia. Visitors in complete control at the moment. 

50 up for Khawaja! After playing a passive role in the opening partnership, Usman Khawaja is now playing more aggressively. He also completed his fifty in 71 balls. The opener has been a very consistent performer for Australia. Visitors in complete control at the moment. 

100 up for Australia! Visitors with a strong start with the help of  Travis Head's blistering inning. Run rate might go down a bit after the left-handed batter's departure but Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne will look to build on the strong start.