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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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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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.
Untamed weather in Galle delayed the second day's play of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia on Thursday.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 212 in 59 overs as Nathan Lyon (5/90) bagged his 20th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Opener Usman Khawaja continued his brilliant run in the subcontinent remaining unbeaten on 47 in 86 balls with five fours. As per a report by news agency Australian Associated Press, a glass panel fell and smashed in front of a marquee where tour groups had been seated on day one.
The scheduled start of the Day 2 of the 1st Sri Lanka-Australia Test at Galle International Stadium has been delayed due to heavy rain.
This is the first series for the trophy after Australian great Shane Warne died in March from a heart attack while vacationing in Thailand. The windโs strong too. But rain has to cease.
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Day 2 of the series opener got delayed due to heavy rains as the weather wreaked havoc and also led to a stand being collapsed at the iconic stadium. As a result, the metal sheets above the makeshift grandstand blew off, and the entire roof buckled in a jiffy. Day 2 of the series opener got delayed due to heavy rains as the weather wreaked havoc and also led to a stand being collapsed at the iconic stadium.
A stand at the Galle International Stadium collapsed due to heavy rains and wind on Thursday before the start of the day's play.
A stand at the Galle International Stadium collapsed due to heavy rains and wind on Thursday before the start of the day's play. The situation, however, forced the organisers to delay the start of play on Day 2. Usman Khawajaleading the charge at 47 not-out.
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Australia now are in the driverโs 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.
Cameron Green made 77 off 109 deliveries, including six boundaries, and Alex Carey 45 from 47 after opener Usman Khawaja kept the innings together with 71.
โI think there was a problem with the bowling combinations used." He reviewed the umpire's decision unsuccessfully. Green's and Carey's rapidfire stand of 84 runs from 93 balls propelled Australia past Sri Lanka's total and further in charge.
At the close of play on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle, Australia were 313/8 (69) with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were unbeaten on 26 and 8 runs ...
Sri Lanka's Ramesh Mendis celebrates the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green during the day two of the first test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Ramesh Mendis, left, celebrates the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green, right, during the day two of the first test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle, Sri Lanka. On Day 1, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 212 with Lyon claiming a fifer.
Cameron Green and Usman Khwaja have put Australia in command over Sri Lanka in the Galle Test match. Australia were 313-8, leading Sri Lanka by 101 runs at ...
Cameron Green and Usman Khwaja have put Australia in command over Sri Lanka in the Galle Test match. SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Cameron Green, Usman Khwaja put put Australia in command over Sri Lanka on rain-hit Day 2 SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Cameron Green, Usman Khwaja put put Australia in command over Sri Lanka on rain-hit Day 2