Australia Beat Sri Lanka By An Innings And 242 Runs (Source: AP Photos)
The cricket world is enjoying some red ball thrills just before some white ball excitements. Sri Lanka is facing Australia in a two-match Test series. The second Test match of the series is set to unfold on February 6. The iconic Galle International Stadium is all set to host the highly anticipated clash live from 10:00 AM (IST).
Australia Thrives On Sri Lankan Soil
As the first Test match of the two-match Test series unfolded at the Galle International Stadium, fans witnessed the Aussie domination once again. They thrived on Sri Lankan soil and registered a thrilling victory. While batting first, Usman Khwaja scored his maiden Test double ton and played a sensational knock of 232 runs in 352 balls. Apart from that, Steve Smith and Josh Inglis dazzled with thrilling centuriers. With that domination, they put on a huge total on the board.
On the flip side, the Sri Lankan lineup struggled on their home soil. While bowling in the first innings, the Sri Lankan bowlers had a horrible outing. They failed to secure wickets. That disappointment continued even while batting in the second innings. The Sri Lankan batters crumbled in front of Australia’s bowling attack. Apart from Dinesh Chandimal’s 72-run innings in the first innings and Vandersay’s half-century in the second innings, the other batters failed to leave a mark and Australia crushed them with a huge defeat.
SL vs AUS Head To Head In Tests
Sri Lanka and Australia have faced off in 34 Test matches, with Australia firmly dominating the rivalry. The Aussies have claimed victory in 21 encounters, while Sri Lanka has managed just 5 wins. Meanwhile, 8 matches ended in a draw.
| Matches | Sri Lanka Won | Australia Won | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 5 | 21 | 8 |
SL vs AUS Head To Head At The Galle International Stadium
At the Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka and Australia faced each other in 7 Test matches. In those matches, Australia secured four wins, and Sri Lanka snatched two victories. One match ended in a draw.
| Matches | Sri Lanka Won | Australia Won | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 02 | 04 | 01 |
Test Stats Of The Galle International Stadium
The iconic Galle International Stadium has been a battleground for Test cricket, hosting 47 matches filled with thrilling moments. Teams batting first have enjoyed the upper hand, winning 26 times, while the chasing side has secured victory in 15 games.
| Matches Played | Batting First Won | Batting Second Won |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | 26 | 15 |
SL vs AUS: What Happened When They Last Played?
Before stepping into the second match of the series, both sides locked horns in the first Test match of the ongoing two-match Test series. After winning the toss, Australia opted to bat first. In that match, they stated where they left in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While batting first, Travis Head dazzled with a stunning half-century. But Usman Khwaja stole all the limelight with his maiden Test double hundred. Along with that, Steve Smith scored his 35th Test hundred, and they put on a massive total of 654 runs while losing only six wickets.
On the flip side, the Sri Lankan lineup crumbled in front of the Australian bowling attack. Matthew Kuhnemann thrived with a stunning five-wicket haul. Natan Lyon secured three crucial wickets, and Mitchell Starc took two wickets. After Sri Lanka ended their first innings with only 165 runs, Australia opted for a follow-on, and the Sri Lankan lineup crumbled again.
Apart from Vandersay’s half-century, the other batters failed to make a mark. Australia’s bowling dominance remained the same. Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon secured 4 wicket haul each and Starc and Murphy secured 1 wicket each. With that dominance, they secured a massive victory of an innings and 242 runs.
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