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Stumps on Day 1! Australia have totally dictated proceedings on Day 1 of the SL vs AUS 2nd Test. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon were the best bowlers for Australia as they took three wickets each while Matthew Kuhnemann scalped two. It was an emotional day for Sri Lankan cricket with Dimuth Karunaratne, one of the longest-serving players, featuring in his 100th and last Test match. While he impressed with his 36, he would have wanted to make it big in his landmark game. His 70-run partnership with Dinesh Chandimal helped Sri Lanka gain some momentum early and the hosts rode on another stand, this time yielding 65 runs between Kusal Mendis and Ramesh Mendis before the latter was dismissed Mitchell Starc towards close of play. For Sri Lanka, Dinesh Chandimal scored a solid 74 and the hosts will want Kusal Mendis, who is unbeaten on 59 to continue and extend this total past the 250-run mark.
OUT! Mitchell Starc has two wickets in two balls, dismissing Ramesh Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya! The left-arm pacer continues to wreak havoc and pushed Sri Lanka on the backfoot once again. The first one to fall was Ramesh Mendis who got a faint edge to the wicketkeeper. Prabath Jayasuriya next ball edges one to Steve Smith at slips. Ramesh Mendis c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc 28(94) and Prabath Jayasuriya c Steve Smith b Mitchell Starc 0(1)
The partnership between Kusal Mendis and Ramesh Mendis is worth 63 runs now and it is going strong. Sri Lanka will look to have both of them remain unbeaten at stumps while Australia would ideally want a couple of more dismissals to stamp their authority on this game.
200 up for Sri Lanka! After losing too many wickets early in each session, some timely partnerships have helped the side reach 200-run mark. A handy and important 70-run partnership between Kusal and Ramesh Mendis cant e overseen.
With six wickets already gone, Kushal Mendis is now looking to score as many runs as possible. Smashing few boundaries he is now taking the aggressive stance.
Out! Big blow for Sri Lanka as the side loses its set batter early in the third session. Tossed up around off, dips on a length after drawing Chandimal forward and then turns away past the edge. Carey takes the bails off and Chandimal's back foot is on the line. Dinesh Chandimal st Alex Carey b Matthew Kuhnemann 74 (163)
Batting on 70, Dinesh Chandimal has scored nearly half of the team's total. He is the only batter looked settled in the middle. Australia on the other hand will be please with the performance, sending back top five batters.
Nathan Lyon has been outstanding for the Australia side picking up three wickets in the innings so far. Travis Head also chipped in with one wicket while Mitchell Starc removed captain Dhananjaya de Silva. Visitors on top at the moment.
Out! The change once again worked for Australia. flighted delivery outside off and Kamindu Mendis was shaping for the cut, but there's some extra bounce and he can only edge it into the hands of Smith at slip - a soft disamissal yet again. Kamindu Mendis c Steve Smith b Travis Head 13 (21)
50 for Chandimal! Despite watching his partners at the other end getting out early, Chandimal has been superb against spin. He hasn't been troubled much and hence he has been able to notch up his fifty. The right-handed batter need someone to stick with him for a big score.
The Sri Lanka national cricket team are hosting Australia at the Galle International Stadium for the ongoing two-Test Series, named the Warne-Muralitharan Series. The SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 was nothing short of a humiliation for the hosts. Visitors Australia national cricket team won the match by an innings and 242 runs, even without their captain Pat Cummins in the team. The Aussies will miss their captain in this game too as the pace bowler is struggling with soreness in his left ankle, they will also miss Sam Konstas. The match provides another bright opportunity for the Lankan Lions to come back and end the series on level. But seeing the humiliation they faced in the first game, a win in the SL vs AUS 2nd Test 2025 would be too tough to be possible. AUS Win By An Innings and 242 Runs | Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test 2025 Day 4 Highlights: Spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon Star As Visitors Gain 1-0 Lead Over Hosts in Warne-Murali Series
The first test saw Australia posting a massive 654 runs for the loss of just six wickets before declaring their innings. Captain Steve Smith and Josh Inglis scored centuries, and Usman Khawaja striked a double-ton. In return, Sri Lanka got bundled for just 165 in the first and 247 in the second innings. Australia secured a handsome win in the second innings of Day 4 itself.
It would be interesting to see whether the stand-in captain Steve Smith gets a clean sweep in the away tour or Sri Lanka under Dhananjaya de Silva manages to make a tough comeback after learning from their mistakes in the same venue. The hosts will obviously be desperate to make put the series on level with the drop of the first delivery on Day 1 on February 6, 2025. Sam Konstas Set To Leave Australia Squad Ahead of SL vs AUS 2nd Test 2025, Youngster To Focus on Upcoming Sheffield Shield Match
Sri Lanka Test Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(C), Kusal Mendis(WK), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake
Australia Test Squad: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(C), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(WK), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly
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