Galle, Australia and Sri Lanka

Cricket-Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle test
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka on Friday. Only a 27-over session was possible on day three with Sri Lanka losing two wickets and slumping to 136-5 before rain stopped play.
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3: Live score and updates from Galle
After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of the Australia bowling attack featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.
Australia spotted trying ‘most unique’ preparation at Galle Stadium ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Head was the surprise packet of Australia’s 10-wicket defeat in the Galle series opener in 2022, taking 4-10 as the hosts collapsed for 113 in the second innings. The South Australian had never taken a Test wicket, but finished the innings with better figures from his 2.5 overs than front-line tweakers Nathan Lyon (4-31) and Mitch Swepson (2-34).
Rain slows Australia's progress in Sri Lanka
Rain slows Australia's progress on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as only two wickets fall.
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.
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SL’s Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on Galle Test
Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia’s push for victory in the opening ...
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1st Test: Rain plays spoilsport as Australia’s victory push stalls in Galle
After dominating the first two and a half days of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, Australia found itself battling an unexpected adversary — Galle’s unpredictable sub-tropical weather. Despite ...
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Australia shatter records with mammoth first-innings total in Galle
The total of 654 scored against Sri Lanka in the first innings in Galle is Australia’s 13th highest in Test history and their ...
Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on ...
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Australia's Bold Strategy: Travis Head to Open in Galle Test
Australia has yet to finalize their XI for the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Captain Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will ...
Inglis gives Australia another selection headache
It was a debut three years in the making but Josh Inglis made it one to remember with a thrilling century against Sri Lanka ...
Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day ...
Australia may be forced to enforce the dreaded follow-on to beat Sri Lanka as rain lashes Galle in first Test, but their track record is not great
Steve Smith may need to enforce the follow-on to seal an Australian win over Sri Lanka that appeared guaranteed before rain ...