The second day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Stadium in Galle saw Steven Smith and Alex Carey frustrating the hosts. (More Cricket News)
After losing Usman Khawaja (36) at 91/3, the duo of Steve Smith (120) and Alex Carey (139) stitched together a mammoth 239-run unbeaten partnership, powering Australia to 330/3 at stumps, leading by 73 runs.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers toiled hard but struggled for breakthroughs on a slow-turning surface. Prabath Jayasuriya (1/107) dismissed Marnus Labuschagne, while Nishan Peiris claimed the wickets of Travis Head (21) and Usman Khawaja (36) earlier in the day.
Sri Lanka Vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2 Lunch Update:
At lunch, Australia found themselves at 85/2 with skipper Steve Smith (23) and Usman Khawaja (45) steadying the ship after early blow. They still trail the hosts by 172 runs.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lahiru Kumara
Sri Lanka Vs Australia XIs
Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon
Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis were the only two batters who showcased some resistance for the hosts as they reached 229/9 at Stumps on Day 1. Chandimal notched up 74, while Mendis remained unbeaten on 59.
For Australia, it was Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon who provided crucial breakthroughs, picking up three wickets each, while Matthew Kuhnemann supported well with two.
Where to watch the second SL Vs AUS Test match?
In Australia, the tour will be broadcast on the Seven network and the 7 plus app. In India, one can watch the SL vs AUS Test on the Sony Sports Network, and can live stream it on the FanCode app and website.
