Khawaja notches double century and Australia is 475-3 at lunch on 2nd day against Sri Lanka
Opener Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century powered Australia to a commanding 475 for three at lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Resuming on 147 overnight at Galle,
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 of the first test in Galle.
Khawaja hits double ton to put Australia in command of first test
Opener Usman Khawaja hit his first double century in test cricket to steer Australia to 475-3 by Thursday lunch on day two of the opening match against Sri Lanka.
Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.
Galle Test: Australia skipper Steve Smith wins toss; opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Right-hand batter Josh Inglis is set to make his debut in the longest format of the game as the Baggy Greens named him in the playing XI for the first match of the series.
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