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The tourists reached 98 for three at stumps after Sri Lankan spinner Ramesh Mendis struck twice, including David Warner's key wicket for 25, ...

We lost wickets in clumps after the break, something we need to work on," Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood said. Fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc struck early with a wicket each as Sri Lanka took lunch at 68-2. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. Marnus Labuschagne was out to an attempted reverse sweep but it was Smith's wicket that brought the home crowd alive. The tourists reached 98 for three at stumps after Sri Lankan spinner Ramesh Mendis struck twice, including David Warner's key wicket for 25, on a turning pitch at the picturesque Galle stadium. The tourists reached 98 for three at stumps after Sri Lankan spinner Ramesh Mendis struck twice, including David Warner's key wicket for 25, on a turning pitch at the picturesque Galle stadium.

Spinners Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson were able to generate significant turn and Sri Lanka's spin-heavy attack will be licking their lips at the thought ...

Derided for his inability to take command with his spin in the 2016 series against Sri Lanka, Lyon failed to take a five-wicket haul in the 3-0 flogging then. Lyon claimed figures of 5-90 to help bowl Sri Lanka out for 212 just after tea on the opening day of the two-Test series, before the tourists went to stumps at 3-98 in Galle. But as is so often the case on the sub-continent, a sting in the tail was still to come. Australia bowled Sri Lanka out for 212 runs on the first day of their Test match in Galle With the ball looping in the air, Warner kept his eyes firmly on the prize to spring forwards and catch the ball one-handed. - David Warner took a stunning catch in Day One of the First Test vs Sri Lanka

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Nathan Lyon picked up a five-wicket haul in the opening Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium.

"We learned a lot from the 2016 tour, there’s no doubt about that. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head are the overnight batters. Later, Lyon would go on to pick up a five-wicket haul, helping the Aussies bowl the Islanders out for 212 in 59 overs.

Niroshan Dickwella's counter-attacking half-century and Ramesh Mendis' double-strike keep Sri Lanka in the contest.

He did the same to the left-arm orthodox of Embuldeniya before Karunaratne finally brought on his only specialist offspinner, Ramesh, in the fourth over to the two left-handers and the game changed. Lyon's fifth came via a stunning catch at mid-on from Khawaja, when he flew across to hold on to a well-struck swipe from Lasith Embuldeniya. Sri Lanka lost their last four wickets for 19 runs as debutant Jeffrey Vandersay holed out off Swepson to end the innings. He got good support initially fromAngelo Mathews. But Lyon was able to eventually force a mistake with Warner taking a third superb catch at leg slip to dismiss Mathews for 39. The next ball was slower at 82kph, drifting into leg stump and spinning even more to catch a thicker edge off Dinesh Chandimal's bat. The first was at 87kph, drifting into middle and leg, and spinning sharply across Dhananjaya de Silva to catch his outside edge. Lyon's reward came after lunch when he got the better of Dimuth Karunaratne after the Sri Lanka skipper had guided the team to the break at 68 for 2.

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22.2 de Silva to Khawaja, no run, throws it a touch wider and Khawaja reaches to block it into the off-side 23.1 Ramesh Mendis to Khawaja, no run, quicker and around off, Khawaja sits back and defends to the off-side This dustbowl is not going to last five days and by tomorrow we should have a clear idea which way the match is heading. 23.3 Ramesh Mendis to Khawaja, no run, flatter and close to off, Khawaja camps back and stabs it into the off-side Khawaja has looked good and he holds the key for Australia just like he did in Pakistan. Sri Lanka have only 114 runs in the bank and have to make sure Australia don't get a big lead. Dickwella being the standout batter as his counterattacking fifty is what took them to a respectable total.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took a fifer to lead the way for Australia on Day 1 as Sri Lanka could only manage 212 at stumps on day 1 of the first test played ...

But, Khawaja and Travis Head managed to survive the period and remained unbeaten at stumps on day one for Australia. Vandersay holed out in the deep as Sri Lanka were all out for 212. Sri Lanka were in a big spot of bother at 139/6, with the tail exposed. Lyon snapped up Dickwella (58) and Lasith Embuldeniya in the next two overs to complete his five-for. Cummins though was persistent in his line outside off stumps and it finally reaped rewards when Nissanka (23) edged one to the keeper, breaking the 38-run opening stand. A total of 13 wickets fell on day one as Australia, led by Lyon’s five-for, bowled Sri Lanka out for 212 in their first innings before reaching 98/3 at stumps and trailing by 114 runs.Also Read - SL vs AUS 5th ODI Live Streaming: When And Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Australia Live in India

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test: The ever alert Warner flew in from the slips and dived full length to take a great one handed catch.

The Sri Lankan captain had to depart after scoring a resilient 28 off 84 balls. The ever alert Warner flew in from the slips and dived full length to take a great one handed catch. Veteran off spinner Nathan Lyon picked up his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests while leggie Mitchell Swepson chipped in with three wickets.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson picked up 8 wickets between them as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 212 after opting to bat on the ...

Notably, 11 years after picking up his maiden 5-wicket haul on debut in Galle, Lyon picked up his 20th at the same venue. However, the Tests are going to be a sterner challenge against Australia, who aced the first of three sub-continent challenge, beating Pakistan 1-0 in Pakistan earlier this year. Australia are ahead, albeit only by a slender margin after 13 wickets fell on the opening day of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday, June 26.

SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia were 98 for three before stumps were called on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

He and Ramesh Mendis put on a 50-plus partnership after Angelo Mathews fell for 39 to Nathan Lyon. After Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc struck in the first session on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, it was the spinners' turn to shine in the second session as the hosts were reduced to 139/6. Pat Cummins removed Pathum Nissanka for 23, while Mitchell Starc accounted for the wicket of Kusal Mendis. Nathan Lyon then ended Dimuth Karunaratne's vigil for 28 before Mitchell Swepson struck with consecutive deliveries to send Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal packing. Lyon then got the big wicket of Mathews. Australia, have opted for two spinners in Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson. Travis Head is also an option for spin if Australia want to turn to him. SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia were 98 for three before stumps were called on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 47 while Travis Head was not out on six as the visitors trail the hosts by 114 runs.

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Australia now are in the driver’s seat and Sri Lanka will have to bowl splendidly well to come back into the match. However, Australia have the batters who ar good against the spinners. It has been a magnificent effort by the Australians to bowl out Sri Lanka for a mere 212.

Usman Khawaja needs to go on the with the job on day two as he eyes a half-century following his involvement in a horror mix-up with Steve Smith.

As it is, that 13 wickets were taken in the day means this match is already hurtling well ahead of schedule. Australia resume day two at 3-98, still 114 runs behind Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 212. Welcome back to our live coverage of the Australia and Sri Lanka Test series. On Wednesday, it was a redemption story. Australia risked squandering a breakthrough spell by Mitchell Swepson and a sturdy shift by Nathan Lyon after a couple of harebrained moments in the final hour of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on the beachlike Galle pitch. With a backdrop of their personal and collective struggles of Australia’s 2016 tour of Sri Lanka and given their recent success in Pakistan, Lyon and his teammates needed to prove they could continue standing up in the subcontinent.

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Usman Khawaja, however, has been steady for Australia, and was batting on 47 at Stumps on Day 1. Australia will begin Day 2 at 98/3 after having bowled the hosts out for 212. SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: The start of play on Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle has been delayed due to rain.

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This dustbowl is not going to last five days and by tomorrow we should have a clear idea which way the match is heading. Khawaja has looked good and he holds the key for Australia just like he did in Pakistan. Sri Lanka have only 114 runs in the bank and have to make sure Australia don't get a big lead. Dickwella being the standout batter as his counterattacking fifty is what took them to a respectable total. Early morning rain in Galle and the entire ground is under covers. Can he be ranked alongside the all-time greats when it comes to offspinners? Asked to bowl first, the visitors were first disciplined and then sliced through the hosts in the second and third sessions. So the delay will be longer for sure. Mendis: Ashwin and Lyon are greatest spinners of present era. The start of day quite a long way away." Vedant Upganlawar: Nathan Lyon is so big an asset to the Australian Test side that the team almost fails all the time when Lyon is not having his best time in the middle. Australia has been lucky to have such a quality spinner in their pace heavy bowling attack! Lyon is an underrated Legend of the Game!

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SL AUS Galle Test LIVE Updates & SriLanka vs Australia 1st TEST LIVE with InsideSport.IN. We want to take advantage of the conditions. SL vs AUS Live Streaming – SL vs AUS LIVE SCORE Day 2 – SriLanka Australia Galle Test LIVE: Match delayed due to wet outfield: The key to Australia’s progress on Day 2 of 1st test will lie with Usman Khawaja. Australia lost 3 wickets for just 98 in reply to Sri LANKA’s 1st innings total of 212 on Day 1.

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Australia now are in the driver’s seat and Sri Lanka will have to bowl splendidly well to come back into the match. It has been a magnificent effort by the Australians to bowl out Sri Lanka for a mere 212. As of now, it has been raining in Galle and we are going to have a delayed start.

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Dhananjaya de Silva to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter side, around off. A day that has belonged to the spinners comes to an end! That's all we have from the opening day of this Test match. The first ball on Day 2 will be at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT) but you can join us in advance for the build-up. They have 114 runs still in the bank and they have to make sure Australia do not run away with a big lead. If Australia manage to bat with authority on Day 2, not just this Test match, they will gain the momentum for the rest of the series. Let's see what we have in store in the first session of Day 2. He took a total of 28 wickets at an average of 12.75. He grabbed 9 in the first match, 6 in the second, and 13 in the final Test match. The whole ground is covered and we are hearing that the wind is so intense that a small stand has just collapsed. Ramesh Mendis eventually struck some rhythm to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne and they got a bonus run out to get rid of Steven Smith. Usman Khawaja is still out there, fighting out with his newly found technique against the spinners and he will have to keep that run out behind him quickly. UPDATE - 10.51 am IST (5.21 am GMT) - As we still wait for the inspection, here is a tweet from Roshan Abeysinghe - 'The rain has ceased but the winds in Galle is gale force. Talking about Rangana Herath in the previous paragraph, let's have a look at the number of wickets he took in the 2016 Test series.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: One of the makeshift stands at Galle's stadium collapsed and a glass panel fell in front of the dugout where the touring Australian ...

The rain did stop for some time in the morning only to return again a few minutes later forcing the ground staff to put the covers back on. Galle’s stadium is in a very picturesque location, but being along Sri Lanka’s coastline, it is also susceptible to high winds and lots of tropical rain, which at times can get very intense. Beyond delaying a riveting game of cricket stuck in the balance, the rain also had one more undesired effect.

Sri Lanka (SL) vs Australia (AUS), 1st Test match, Day 2 Live Score and Updates: Sri Lanka will have the upper hand in the Test match if they can manage to ...

17:15 IST: 20.1: Jeffrey Vandersay to Travis Head, Tossed up on middle. 17:18 IST: 20.6: Jeffrey Vandersay to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Nicely played! 17:30 IST: 24.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter side, around off. Head looks to defend it off the front foot but the ball turns and beats the outside edge of his blade. 17:19 IST: 21.1: Ramesh Mendis to Travis Head, Just short of the first slip fielder! Usman Khawaja goes back and punches it to covers for a single. It goes to the keeper with extra bounce and again Niroshan Dickwella fails to collect the ball. 17:24 IST: 22.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Usman Khawaja, Nicely bowled. Usman Khawaja pushes it gently towards the off side. This is a bit quicker and flatter on middle, Usman Khawaja just nudges it towards square leg and takes an easy single. 17:54 IST: A day that has belonged to the spinners comes to an end! They have 114 runs still in the bank and they have to make sure Australia do not run away with a big lead.

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Fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc struck early with a wicket each as Sri Lanka took lunch at 68-2. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. Marnus Labuschagne was out to an attempted reverse sweep but it was Smith's wicket that brought the home crowd alive. Angelo Mathews also contributed to the Sri Lankan total with his 39 and stood with Dickwella in a 42-run stand broken by Lyon. The left-handed Dickwella counter-attacked during his 59-ball stay at the crease and put on key partnerships, including a 54-run stand with Mendis, who made 22, for the seventh wicket. Steve Smith was run out on six after a mix up with opener Usman Khawaja, unbeaten on 47, and returned to the pavilion waving his hands in dismay.

This was Nathan Lyon's 20th five-wicket haul in Test cricket which places him alongside New Zealand great Daniel Vettori and South Africa legend Allan ...

“Look at my first ball today, that was on the quicker side of things, and you saw how much that turned and bounced. It was a good day for Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon as he claimed 5/90 on the Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday (June 29). Lyon’s five-wicket haul helped the visitors bundle out Dimuth Karunaratne-led side for 212 in the first innings. I was really proud the way we came back after tea and stuck to our plans and we were able to get the late rewards and knock them over,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Lyon as saying. Whereas in Australia I will probably stick to my strength which is my stock ball and trust in that. Lyon broke through instantly after lunch for Australia, dismissing the dangerous batter Karunaratne with David Warner taking a brilliant diving catch. He stands alongside Warne, who had nine such figures in 22 appearances in Asia.

Australia was 98 for three at stumps on the opening day in reply to Sri Lanka's 212 all out in the first innings.

Usman Khawaja was batting on 47 with Travis Head 6 not out. Play was not possible until after the scheduled lunch break. Heavy wind and rain has delayed the start of play on the second day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.

CRR: 4.04. Batting, R(B), 4s, 6s, SR. Cameron Green*, 20(29), 1, 0, 68.97. Usman Khawaja, 68(126), 7, 0, 53.97. Bowling, O, M, R, W.

55.3 Asitha Fernando to Green, 1 run, short of a length and at the body, Green rides with the bounce and turns it to the on-side for a single The helmet will be replaced 56.1 Ramesh Mendis to Green, 1 run, Green comes down the pitch and drives one down to long-off for a single

There were scary scenes on day two of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia as heavy rain and strong winds caused a stand to collapse and a glass ...

The rain began before play was due to start on day two, with ground staff managing to get eh playing surface and outfield covered. They did use tyres in a bid to keep the covers on, however some still got blown away. A glass panel also fell and smashed on the floor right in front of a marquee where tour groups had been sat the day before.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Persistent rain and heavy winds left behind a trail of destruction at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday.

The rain has delayed the start of play by more than two hours. Persistent rain and heavy winds left behind a trail of destruction at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday, delaying the start of play on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. An enclosure in the stadium collapsed due to the wind, while a glass panel broke and fell on the ground. Australia had won the T20I series 2-1, while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the ODI series by a margin of 3-2.

South-westerly winds raging across the Indian ocean battered the port city, and upended broadcast equipment and one of the sightscreens at the ground.

Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. South-westerly winds raging across the Indian ocean battered the port city, and upended broadcast equipment and one of the sightscreens at the ground. South-westerly winds raging across the Indian ocean battered the port city, and upended broadcast equipment and one of the sightscreens at the ground

Australia were 313-8 at stumps after a rain-affected day, in reply to Sri Lanka's 212 all out.

Australia were 313-8 at stumps after a rain-affected day, in reply to Sri Lanka's 212 all out. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. He reviewed the umpire's decision unsuccessfully. Nathan Lyon is with Cummins on 8. Australia were 313-8 at stumps after a rain-affected day, in reply to Sri Lanka's 212 all out Galle: Cameron Green and Alex Carey fired Australia to a 101-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka after two days of the first test on Thursday.

The roof on a makeshift grandstand at Galle International Stadium has collapsed in heavy rain and wind, delaying the start of play between Sri Lanka and ...

Rain also continued to fall past the scheduled start of play of 10am local time, with ground staff struggling to keep the entire outfield covered amid the gusts of wind. Tyres are used to keep some sections of tarpaulin down on the ground, however other pieces covering the outfield have been blown away. Ground staff managed to keep the entire ground covered as the rain blew in sideways, but metal sheets secured by ropes covering the small concreted seating area on the eastern side of the ground blew off.

Australia was 313-8 at stumps after a rain-affected day, in reply to Sri Lanka's 212 all out. Green's and Carey's rapidfire stand of 84 runs from 93 balls ...

Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. Nathan Lyon is with Cummins on 8. 212/10 (59.0 ov) - R/R 3.59

5.2 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run. 5.1 Lyon to Karunaratne, no run. SL: 37-0 after 5 overs. 4.6 Swepson to Nissanka, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, ...

18.2 Head to Chandimal, out Bowled!! What a ball and Chandimal is bowled through the gate. 18.5 Head to de Silva, out Lbw!! Head has two in the over. Total misjudgement from DDS. He goes back to a flatter offbreak, but shoulders arms and sees it crashing into the pad. Head goes wide of the crease and tosses it up, Chandimal tries to use his feet but realises he can't get there, so pushes forward, but leaves a gap between bat and pad, the offbreak turns in to hit the middle-stump. Take the review for LBW and this is crashing into leg-stump. Ramesh Mendis c Khawaja b Lyon 0(2)

10:17 IST: 2.2: Mitchell Starc to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller, across and outside off. Nissanka leans and pushes it to the vacant mid off region for a single.

11:10 IST: 13.1: Nathan Lyon to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR LEG BYES! This one lands outside off and turns in, Dinesh Chandimal looks to reverse sweep it but misses. 11:15 IST: 13.5: Nathan Lyon to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR BYES! This was a chance for stumping but the keeper misses it. This one lands outside off and turns in sharply, Dhananjaya de Silva dances down the track to play at it but misses. This was shorter and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to play at it but the ball hits his glove and falls short from the keeper who chases it. de Silva lets it hit his body. Nathan Lyon is causing havoc for Sri Lanka with his sharp turn and bounce. Fuller with a hint of turn, Ramesh Mendis looks to sweep it but gets a top edge as the ball carries towards fine leg and Usman Khawaja takes a comfortable catch. Dinesh Chandimal plays a front foot defense. 11:41 IST: 19.4: Nathan Lyon to Ramesh Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT! Huge trouble for the hosts as Ramesh Mendis walks out on a duck! The hosts have now lost half of their side and they look to be in deep trouble. Niroshan Dickwella gets low and sweeps it to short fine leg for one. It is looped up, around off, turning in.

CRR: 5.08. Batting, R(B), 4s, 6s, SR. Dinesh Chandimal*, 2(2), 0, 0, 100. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5(5), 0, 0, 100. Bowling, O, M, R, W.

Head who was tossed the ball to rest Swepson for a while, picked four and denied Lyon the chance to claim a well-deserved 10-fer in the match. Deflects off it to hit Warner at legslip on the crotch. 22.1 Head to Vandersay, out Bowled!! Similar dismissal to Chandimal. That ripping offbreak tossed up outside off, turns in past the inside-edge of Vandersay who pushes and clips the leg-stump bail. The Aussies are all smiles even as Warner is down in pain. It's a comprehensive win for Australia in the first Test Tossed up outside off, smashed straight back over the bowler's head They've gone 1-0 up in the series, with one more to play at the same venue in around a week's time. Full and speared in at the legs, Embuldeniya flicks and misses, again not given surprisingly by umpire Kumar Dharmasena. No bat and it's crashing into leg-stump. The first-innings deficit of 109 was massive as well, and that's where a lot of credit goes to Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green for the way they tackled the Lankan spinners to set the game up so beautifully. He was the difference. But we've got experienced guys in the changeroom. The way they've dominated Sri Lanka on a turning track says a lot about their adaptability and all-round strength.

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Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. Nathan Lyon is with Cummins on 8. 10/0 (0.4 ov) - R/R 15

CRR: 5.71. Batting, R(B), 4s, 6s, SR. Oshada Fernando*, 0(0), 0, 0, 0. Kusal Mendis, 0(3), 0, 0, 0. Bowling, O, M, R, W. Mitchell Swepson*, 1.5, 0, 9, 1.

Head who was tossed the ball to rest Swepson for a while, picked four and denied Lyon the chance to claim a well-deserved 10-fer in the match. Deflects off it to hit Warner at legslip on the crotch. 22.1 Head to Vandersay, out Bowled!! Similar dismissal to Chandimal. That ripping offbreak tossed up outside off, turns in past the inside-edge of Vandersay who pushes and clips the leg-stump bail. The Aussies are all smiles even as Warner is down in pain. It's a comprehensive win for Australia in the first Test Tossed up outside off, smashed straight back over the bowler's head They've gone 1-0 up in the series, with one more to play at the same venue in around a week's time. Full and speared in at the legs, Embuldeniya flicks and misses, again not given surprisingly by umpire Kumar Dharmasena. No bat and it's crashing into leg-stump. The first-innings deficit of 109 was massive as well, and that's where a lot of credit goes to Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green for the way they tackled the Lankan spinners to set the game up so beautifully. He was the difference. But we've got experienced guys in the changeroom. The way they've dominated Sri Lanka on a turning track says a lot about their adaptability and all-round strength.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: As the ball spunsharply and beat the batter all ends up, Warner at slips was looking to catch the ball without knowing that it had ...

Nathan Lyon also picked up 4 wickets in the second innings to finish the match with 9 wickets. Travis Head was the best bowler for Australia as he picked up 4 wickets within 3 overs. Australia completed a comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at Galle by 10 wickets to further cement their place at the top of the World Test Championship table.

Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey also made vital runs as Sri Lanka's spinners struggled for control.

Green played one of the shots of the day, skipping down to Vandersay to whip him against the turn wide of mid-on. Such was the confidence of Green, the dismissal did nothing to curb his proactive batting. The scoring slowed after tea as Fernando bowled bouncers at Green from around the wicket to force him to duck repeatedly. The pair raced to a half-century stand in just 11 overs. The players arrived to see the ground entirely covered and soaked by the rain. Khawaja and Green put on 57 in 77 balls before Green and Carey combined for 84 in just 93 to help Australia to 313 for 8 at stumps when bad light stopped play just moments after Pat Cummins hit his third six out of the ground.

Opener David Warner needed four balls to seal the win, smashing a six off Ramesh Mendis to bring up the victory. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne`s 23 was the ...

Karunaratne was particularly unhappy with the way Sri Lanka batted in home conditions. Head, who had gone 26 tests without a wicket, also got the ball to turn viciously as he dismissed Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva in his first over. "Turning up this morning I didn`t think it was going to happen that fast," he said. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne`s 23 was the highest tally on Sri Lanka`s sorry-looking scorecard, with all 10 batsmen dismissed by the spinners. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne`s 23 was the highest tally on Sri Lanka`s sorry-looking scorecard, with all 10 batsmen dismissed by the spinners. Australia captain Pat Cummins was pleased that they mastered difficult conditions to fashion "an amazing win".