Australia dominate on 1st day of Sri Lanka Test

Australia on the brink of series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka
Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. The visitors will try to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings early on the fourth morning and chase down the target in a bid to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
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Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka in the game, but their hopes of a big first-innings total after winning the toss did not materialize.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: Sri Lanka score after 11 overs is 32/1
Beautifully bowled by Prabath Jayasuriya, keeping the line outside off and getting the length close to full. Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: FOUR! First boundary of the day for Carey. 2nd Test (Day3) of Australia tour of Sri Lanka,
Sri Lanka–Australia 2nd Test: Chandimal, Kusal defiant as Australia dominate
Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis hit fighting half centuries for Sri Lanka on day one as Australia bowlers pinned them down in the latter stages of the innings for the home team to end the day struggling on 229 for nine in the second Test match played at the Galle International Stadium.
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.
Australia Dominates Day One in Second Test Against Sri Lanka
Australia took control of the second test against Sri Lanka, reducing them to 229-9 by the end of day one. Despite efforts from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka struggled against disciplined Australian bowling,
Kusal Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257
Galle: Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka’s first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday. Resuming from their overnight score of 229-9,
Australia on top after Sri Lanka crumble to 229/9 despite Chandimal’s gritty 74 in 2nd Test
Australia bowled with discipline, sticking to its plans and backing it up with excellent fielding despite extreme heat and humidity
Australia Dominates Sri Lanka: A Test Match Showdown
Australia asserted control in the second test against Sri Lanka, reducing the hosts to 229-9 by the end of day one. Despite respectable performances from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka struggled against disciplined Australian bowling and excellent fielding.
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Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket
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