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SL vs AUS 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Jayasuriya Breaks Smith-Carey Partnership; Shines With A Fifer

Poulomi Chakraborty

Steve Smith And Alex Carey's Incredible Partnership Of 259 Runs Ended On Day 3 (Source: AP Photos) Steve Smith And Alex Carey's Incredible Partnership Of 259 Runs Ended On Day 3 (Source: AP Photos) 

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The cricket world witnessed some intense red-ball action on day 3 of the ongoing Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the iconic Galle Stadium on February 8. After a strong start by Australia, Sri Lanka seized the momentum by breaking the crucial Smith-Carey partnership at a pivotal moment. As Sri Lanka began their second innings, the Aussie bowlers maintained their dominance, continuing to assert pressure on the home side.

Here Is How Day 3 Unfold At The Galle International Stadium

SL vs AUS Highlights: Jayasuriya Hits Jackpot, Breaks Smith-Carey Partnership

As Australia resumed day 3 on 330-3, Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave a great start as they were dominating the Sri Lankan bowlers. However, the tide turned in the 85th over when Prabath Jayasuriya struck with a brilliant delivery to dismiss Steve Smith. With that, Smith-Carey’s historic 4th wicket partnership of 259 runs was broken. With the partnership broken, the Australian lineup collapsed, giving Sri Lanka the upper hand.


SL vs AUS Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya Becomes Sri Lanka’s Rock With A Stunning Fifer

After Australia's dominant display on Day 2, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure. Amidst the struggle, Prabath Jayasuriya made his mark by dismissing Marnus Labuschagne. As the day 3 unfolded, Jayasuriya gave a fiery start, breaking Steve Smith and Alex Carey’s incredible 259-run knock. He first removed Smith, then sent Josh Inglis back for a duck, and finally dismissed Carey for a well-made 156. Jayasuriya secured his stunning 5-wicket haul after dismissing Mitchell Starc on 8 runs, swinging the momentum back in Sri Lanka’s favor.

SL vs AUS Highlights: Kuhnemann-Lyon’s Brilliance Blows Away Angelo Matthews Effort

While chasing the total, the Sri Lankan batting lineup crumbled in front of the Australian bowling unit. Matthew Kuhnemann secured the first breakthrough, sending Pathum Nissanka in just 8 runs. After that, he added more pressure removing Dimuth Karunaratne in the 13th over. Nathan Lyon then tightened Australia's grip with two quick wickets. Amidst the chaos, Angelo Mathews fought back with a gritty 76 off 149 balls, but Lyon eventually ended his resistance with a brilliant delivery and marked his 550th Test wicket.

Batting in the second innings, Sri Lanka is facing some intense struggles. In front of the Australian bowling attack, the Sri Lankan batters failed to make an impact. Amidst struggle, Kusal Mendis is unbeaten on 48 runs in 50 balls. Sri Lanka will resume day 4 on 211/8 in 62.1 over with a 54-run lead.