Travis Head's catch on day 2 of 1st Test (Source:@7Cricket/X.com)
The first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka is turning out to be a difficult one for the home team in Galle as they first leaked 654 runs with the bat, and then lost three wickets under 50 runs to put themselves in a big hole. Usman Khawaja's 232 was the highlight of Australia's batting performance while the likes of Steve Smith and Josh Inglis also scored hundreds.
Sri Lankan batters were also expected to do well when they came out to bat, but they crumbled against some quality bowling and fielding by Aussies and were reduced to 30-3 in 10th over. The final wicket to go was of Angelo Matthews off the bowling of Nathan Lyon as he bowled a classic off-break and it was backed up by a stunning catch by Travis Head.
Sri Lankan Batters Falter After Australia's Declaration
It was a loopy delivery, around off and turned back in sharply into the right-hander Angelo Matthews. He lunged forward to defend it, but the ball went off the inside half of his blade to the right of the short-leg fielder. Travis Head there was alert and agile as he dived full-length to his right and grabbed a one-handed stunner.
It was quite a catch from the Australian star and Angelo Matthews was left completely shell-shocked. He walked off the field in disbelief while the Australian players charged towards Travis Head to applaud his catch.
Sri Lanka now need a special effort from their batters to salvage a draw in the Galle Test while Australia would be looking to build on their confident start to the series.
 "Aashay Chopade")
