And in the bowling department, they just improved their line and lengths which troubled the Aussies. What an incredible match this was! Lyon sweeps and sweeps it well through backward square leg for a boundary. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Highlights: Sri Lanka beat Australia by an innings and 39 runs, By subscribing to newsletter, you acknowledge our, Copyright 2022 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 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Theres probably only one or two overs left in the day. Anti-government protesters shout slogans outside the Galle International Cricket Stadium during the second day of the second test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. Still no signs of life in the ball or the pitch. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Mentions that he was thinking about getting a lead of over 100 and thanks his family for the support they have given him through the ups and downs. We are done and dusted with this long tour. This is tossed up on middle and Mitchell Swepsontries to defend it off the back foot. First time they have done so against Australiain their history! Prabath Jayasuriya to Mitchell Swepson, Oh! Sri Lanka bowls Australia out for 151 to complete an innings and 39-run victory in the second Test at Galle. At the end of Day 3, Sri Lankahad a lead of 67runs and it was expected that Australiawill come hardand take the wickets quickly but Dinesh Chandimalwas resilient as he scored a double ton and the lead glued to 190. He threw his wicket away with a reverse sweep at 6-329. Right then! He says that he is over the moon and tells that he is extremely pleased as the wickets are a bit tricky at Galle. Alex Carey comes running down the wicket and consults with Lyon and Pat Cummins but they decide against a review. Also, what does the series draw mean for Australia, and where do the other teams stand? Must hear this "commentator", Dinesh Chandimal brings up his 13th Test century. OUT. , 3-59 (SPD Smith, 18.5 ov) Australiacould have done much better but the Lankan bowlers were too good for them in this match. He ended with 12 wickets overall. The following three ODIs will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 19, 21, and 24. Prabath Jayasuriya to Mitchell Swepson, Action replay of the previous delivery. Prabath Jayasuriyahas his 12th wicket in the game and what a turnaround this has been from Sri Lanka! Swepson goes for the drive but misses it completely. Prabath Jayasuriya to Alex Carey, Flatter and full on middle, Carey sweeps it wide of fine leg for a run. Prabath Jayasuriya says that he is very happy with his performance as he has worked very hard to achieve this feat. The series ends ina draw! Against a backdrop of demonstrators making themselves heard in solidarity with similar demonstrations in Colombo, the tourists lost their last five wickets for 35, to fall well short of the 400-plus total that had looked likely on resumption. , 7-477 (RTM Mendis, 164.1 ov) , 5-402 (PHKD Mendis, 133.2 ov) , 10-554 (CAK Rajitha, 180.6 ov), 1-49 (DA Warner, 13.1 ov) However, Prabath Jayasuriyagets that turn again by which he has been troubling Aussies throughout this Test match. It's all over! A famous victory for the hosts! Hope you enjoyed our coverage. , 9-345 (NM Lyon, 102.5 ov) Tells that he was prepared and he played some A-team games and he is extremely pleased. Hes replacing Travis Head, who had three overs, 0-13. LIZELLE LEE RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET, Fabulous win last night! Credit goes to Dinesh Chandimalas well. Well see you back here from 2pm AEST tomorrow. Totally unexpected to see Australialosing their way so quickly but they are known to bounce back from this kind of situation. Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that in the first match they didn't do much. The series will then continue to Kandy's Pallekele International Cricket Stadium for the third T20I on June 11, 2022. That was close. Hes got a deep fine leg, a deep backward square, a deep square leg (in front of square), and a short leg in front of square. The T20I series went to the visitors' side while ODI series was grabbed by the hosts! Good night. Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Lyon, OUT! , 3-186 (BKG Mendis, 65.2 ov) Adds that he wanted to be proactive and he says that the wicket was tough in the first game and when he saw the wicket for this game he thought that it will play good for three days and he looked to cash in on that. The Test series turned out to be a fair one as it ended up in a draw. Maybe it's the only thing that makes sense, Stats - Dream debut for Prabath Jayasuriya and a record knock by Dinesh Chandimal, Jayasuriya's 12-wicket haul, Chandimal's 206* give Sri Lanka series-levelling win, Sri Lanka: 450 runs in 154.3 overs (928 balls), Extras 11, 7th Wicket: 50 runs in 124 balls (LD Chandimal 31, RTM Mendis 19, Ex 0), Drinks: Sri Lanka - 473/6 in 163.0 overs (LD Chandimal 141, RTM Mendis 26), Over 164.6: Review by Sri Lanka (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - M Theekshana (Upheld), LD Chandimal: 150 off 281 balls (12 x 4, 1 x 6), Lunch: Sri Lanka - 499/8 in 173.0 overs (LD Chandimal 153, NGRP Jayasuriya 0), Sri Lanka: 500 runs in 173.1 overs (1040 balls), Extras 12, LD Chandimal: 200 off 316 balls (16 x 4, 5 x 6), Sri Lanka: 550 runs in 178.5 overs (1074 balls), Extras 14, Innings Break: Sri Lanka - 554/10 in 181.0 overs (LD Chandimal 206), Over 180.6: Review by Sri Lanka (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - CAK Rajitha (Struck down), Over 13.1: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - DA Warner (Struck down), Australia: 50 runs in 13.2 overs (80 balls), Extras 1, Tea: Australia - 52/1 in 15.0 overs (UT Khawaja 25, M Labuschagne 2), Over 18.5: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - SPD Smith (Struck down), Australia: 100 runs in 26.6 overs (162 balls), Extras 1, Over 39.2: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - PJ Cummins (Struck down - Umpires Call), Australia: 150 runs in 39.5 overs (239 balls), Extras 1, Over 39.6: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - NM Lyon (Struck down), Over 63.5: Review by Australia (Bowling), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - BKG Mendis (Struck down - Umpires Call), Over 65.2: Review by Sri Lanka (Batting), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - BKG Mendis (Struck down), Sri Lanka: 200 runs in 68.2 overs (410 balls), Extras 2, Drinks: Sri Lanka - 236/3 in 77.0 overs (AD Mathews 35, LD Chandimal 19), 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 71 balls (AD Mathews 28, LD Chandimal 19, Ex 3), Over 77.5: Review by Australia (Bowling), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - AD Mathews (Struck down), Over 79.1: Review by Australia (Bowling), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - LD Chandimal (Struck down), Sri Lanka: 250 runs in 81.2 overs (489 balls), Extras 7, Lunch: Sri Lanka - 262/3 in 89.0 overs (AD Mathews 49, LD Chandimal 29), Sri Lanka: 300 runs in 100.4 overs (605 balls), Extras 11, Drinks: Sri Lanka - 301/4 in 101.0 overs (LD Chandimal 49, PHKD Mendis 12), LD Chandimal: 50 off 103 balls (5 x 4, 1 x 6), 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 88 balls (LD Chandimal 31, PHKD Mendis 19, Ex 0), Rain: Sri Lanka - 327/4 in 108.1 overs (LD Chandimal 63, PHKD Mendis 24), Tea: Sri Lanka - 327/4 in 108.1 overs (LD Chandimal 63, PHKD Mendis 24), Sri Lanka: 350 runs in 116.3 overs (700 balls), Extras 11, Drinks: Sri Lanka - 365/4 in 121.0 overs (LD Chandimal 82, PHKD Mendis 43), 5th Wicket: 100 runs in 191 balls (LD Chandimal 56, PHKD Mendis 44, Ex 0), Sri Lanka: 400 runs in 132.3 overs (796 balls), Extras 11, LD Chandimal: 100 off 195 balls (8 x 4, 1 x 6), Drinks: Sri Lanka - 402/5 in 133.2 overs (LD Chandimal 101), Over 142.4: Review by Sri Lanka (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - RTM Mendis (Upheld), End Of Day: Sri Lanka - 431/6 in 149.0 overs (LD Chandimal 118, RTM Mendis 7), Over 90.2: Review by Sri Lanka (Bowling), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - SPD Smith (Struck down), Australia: 300 runs in 91.2 overs (551 balls), Extras 11, 6th Wicket: 50 runs in 91 balls (SPD Smith 31, AT Carey 16, Ex 3), Drinks: Australia - 338/8 in 101.3 overs (SPD Smith 131), Over 101.3: Review by Sri Lanka (Bowling), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - PJ Cummins (Upheld), Over 102.5: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - NM Lyon (Struck down), Australia: 350 runs in 104.1 overs (628 balls), Extras 15, Innings Break: Australia - 364/10 in 110.0 overs (SPD Smith 145), Over 109.6: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - MA Gough, Batter - MJ Swepson (Struck down), Lunch: Sri Lanka - 8/0 in 3.0 overs (P Nissanka 3, FDM Karunaratne 5), Drinks: Sri Lanka - 30/1 in 16.0 overs (FDM Karunaratne 18, BKG Mendis 6), Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 23.4 overs (142 balls), Extras 1, 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 119 balls (FDM Karunaratne 28, BKG Mendis 22, Ex 1), Tea: Sri Lanka - 65/1 in 30.0 overs (FDM Karunaratne 35, BKG Mendis 23), Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 38.2 overs (230 balls), Extras 1, FDM Karunaratne: 50 off 109 balls (7 x 4), 2nd Wicket: 100 runs in 197 balls (FDM Karunaratne 55, BKG Mendis 44, Ex 1), Over 44.1: Review by Australia (Bowling), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - FDM Karunaratne (Struck down), Drinks: Sri Lanka - 123/1 in 46.0 overs (FDM Karunaratne 68, BKG Mendis 48), Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 51.5 overs (311 balls), Extras 1, 2nd Wicket: 150 runs in 275 balls (FDM Karunaratne 80, BKG Mendis 71, Ex 1), Over 54.4: Review by Sri Lanka (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - FDM Karunaratne (Struck down), End Of Day: Sri Lanka - 184/2 in 63.0 overs (BKG Mendis 84, AD Mathews 6), Drinks: Australia - 45/1 in 14.0 overs (UT Khawaja 29, M Labuschagne 9), Australia: 50 runs in 15.3 overs (94 balls), Extras 2, 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 89 balls (UT Khawaja 28, M Labuschagne 24, Ex 1), Lunch: Australia - 99/2 in 30.0 overs (M Labuschagne 42, SPD Smith 13), Australia: 100 runs in 30.1 overs (182 balls), Extras 2, 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 95 balls (M Labuschagne 34, SPD Smith 15, Ex 3), Australia: 150 runs in 44.5 overs (271 balls), Extras 5, Drinks: Australia - 153/2 in 46.0 overs (M Labuschagne 78, SPD Smith 28), 3rd Wicket: 100 runs in 166 balls (M Labuschagne 62, SPD Smith 35, Ex 3), M Labuschagne: 100 off 147 balls (12 x 4), Australia: 200 runs in 57.5 overs (350 balls), Extras 6, Tea: Australia - 204/3 in 58.4 overs (SPD Smith 52), Australia: 250 runs in 75.5 overs (458 balls), Extras 8, Drinks: Australia - 252/5 in 77.0 overs (SPD Smith 82), Over 76.6: Review by Australia (Batting), Umpire - HDPK Dharmasena, Batter - C Green (Struck down - Umpires Call), End Of Day: Australia - 298/5 in 90.0 overs (SPD Smith 109, AT Carey 16). No second thoughtto guess who is the Player of the match, it is the debutant Prabath Jayasuriya. WTC: What are Sri Lanka's chances of making the final? , 2-70 (UT Khawaja, 21.5 ov) Lyon wraps Angelo Mathews on the pads, and theres a shout for LBW. Sri Lankashowed determination in their skills as five batters scored fifty plus scores with Dinesh Chandimalscoring a magnificent double ton. While there was a batting collapse by Australia. cricket morris sam test play man proteas odi xi likely mumbai 5th africa india vs south Carey works it towards the leg side for a single. The deficit is now 180. Subscribe to our newsletter and get all the stories that matter delivered to your inbox. Dimuth departs for 86.Credit:Getty Images. The next assignment for Sri Lankais against Pakistan who will be touring them ina week's time while Australiahave a break before Zimbabwe visit them. Dimuth was dismissed at 2-164 by Mitchell Swepson, out LBW for 86. Do you believe in magic? , 4-74 (TM Head, 21.1 ov) David Warnerand Usman Khawajawere off to a good start but once Warner fell, the doors opened for the hosts. Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Lyon, FOUR! Dimuth and Mendis put on a 152-run partnership.Credit:Getty Images. NGRP Jayasuriya to Mitchell Swepson, no run. Dimuth is walking, hes not even waiting for the video decision. Thanks for following todays action from Galle. , 4-238 (TM Head, 72.2 ov) He stood there and scored a double ton to get a cushion lead but it was a really poor batting performance from the visitors. 1-15 (DA Warner, 4.5 ov) No one survived and the Aussies were bundled out for a mere 151. The Australian team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for a T20I, ODI and test series in June 2022. Just a wicket away Lanka from a famous victory here! , 5-112 (M Labuschagne, 30.6 ov) This is absolutely plumb. The wickets fell one after the other and no one stood there for a long time. We all thought that the final day could prove to be the decider but Sri Lanka had other plans! Mathews has faced 30 balls and scored just six. If there was one man Sri Lankaneed to be thankful forit was Prabath Jayasuriya, he was the architect of the Aussie's downfall. Maheesh Theekshana to Nathan Lyon, On middle. Dimuth Karunaratne departs for 86 from 165 balls, Sri Lanka are 2-164. The most reliable blokes in the business. They bundled out Australiafor 151 and won by an innings and 39 runs. , 8-144 (PJ Cummins, 39.2 ov) He says that on this ground they just try to do the basic right and he is happy with the batting performance. The ball again turns slightly away and hits Lyon on his pads. Test ton No.7 for Marnus Labuschagne and his first outside Australia!

Australia resumed on day two at 5-298, but the pivotal moment was the dismissal of Alex Carey. , 8-338 (PJ Cummins, 101.3 ov) , 5-252 (C Green, 76.6 ov) Prabath Jayasuriya to Mitchell Swepson, Pulls back his lenght a bit on middle, Swepson blocks it out. Pat Cummins lbw b M Theekshana 16 (18) M Theekshana to Pat Cummins, no run, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Group A 2022, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier Group C, South Africa Women's tour of England 2022, Recently Concluded /Postponed/Cancelled Series, All Recently Concluded /Postponed/Cancelled Series, Vitality Blast 2022 Match By Match Social Highlights. The second Twenty20 International will take held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After the ODI series, the test series will begin on June 29 at Galle International Stadium, while the second Test will begin on July 8, 2022. Colombo: Thousands of protesters in Sri Lankas commercial capital Colombo broke through police barricades and stormed the presidents official residence on Saturday in one of the largest anti-government marches in the crisis-hit country this year. An appeal is entertained again as the umpire raises his finger. Starting out with the chance to dominate the Test and seal the series, they instead left Sri Lanka a pathway back, despite Steve Smiths average creeping back over 60 with an unbeaten century. , 4-269 (AD Mathews, 90.3 ov) , 7-333 (MA Starc, 100.2 ov) This is fuller on middle. Australia got an early wicket, at 1-12, but Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne put on 152 between them. Sri Lanka have moved to 2-184. Please try again later. What a fantastic day of cricket! , 6-117 (C Green, 32.2 ov) , 6-329 (AT Carey, 98.2 ov)

Maheesh Theekshanahas another and Lyon who started off with a boundary playinga sweep shot, walks back trying to repeatthe same shot again. Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy. , 3-204 (M Labuschagne, 58.4 ov) , 2-59 (UT Khawaja, 18.1 ov) Starts off with a boundary! Applauds Sri Lankan hospitality and says that they had a great time here right from the time they arrived on the Lankan shores. Could floating cardboard box homes be the newest housing solution? Sri Lanka beat Australia by an innings and 39 runs, level two-match series 1-1. Besides one very tough caught-and-bowled chance put down by Swepson, Dimuth and Mendis have barely given a chance. Dinesh Chandimal, the Player of the Series. The partnership is now 135 off 253 balls. Anti-government protesters shout slogans outside the Galle International Cricket Stadium during the second day of the second test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.Credit:AP. SL vs AUS prediction: Who will win the 2nd Test? As peaceful anti-government protesters converged atop the Galle fort and then outside the ground, Australias cricketers were given a reminder their project Asia is still some distance from being sharp enough to challenge India next year. Some protesters, holding Sri Lankan flags and helmets, broke into the palace, video footage from local TV news NewsFirst channel showed. He says that they are ready for the Pakistan series and they just want to do basic rights and winning this match will give them more confidence going into that series. From here, it is goodbye and cheers! 9 wickets fell in the final session for them. There is non stop cricket happening, so keep an eye on the schedule list and do join us for the coverage. They will resume tomorrow at 2-184, with Mendis not out on 84. Second Test day two as it happened: Sri Lanka lose just two wickets chasing Australias 364, after Smiths 145 not out. The island of 22 million people is struggling under a severe foreign exchange shortage that has limited essential imports of fuel, food and medicine, plunging it into the worst financial turmoil in seven decades. No edge on the bat. , 9-505 (NGRP Jayasuriya, 174.5 ov) Australia vs Sri Lanka - 3 key battles that will decide the series.

Were working to restore it. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. LBW! A remarkable performance from the Lankans! And like Cummins said that it was important to put pressure on the team by scoring big runs. Sri Lanka win by an innings and 39 runs. Prabath Jayasuriya to Mitchell Swepson, OUT! It was a great day for Sri Lanka who will resume tomorrow needing a further 181 runs to take a first-innings lead. Maheesh Theekshana to Alex Carey, A flatter delivery on middle. Prabath Jayasuriyabowls it full around off, turning away sharply. Dimuth and Mendis put on a 152-run partnership. Nathan Lyon lbw b M Theekshana 5 (3) M Theekshana to Nathan Lyon, no run. Sewpson bolwed over the wicket to the left-hander, it pitched in line and hit him halfway up the leg. And that too on his debut! The Aussies have bowled 62 so far, and we havent seen any sign of life in the pitch or ball. India vs England: Virat Kohli sustains groin strain, likely to miss 1st ODI, In Pics - Indian cricketing legends enjoying their holidays in United Kingdom. A wicket, Dimuth has been given out LBW, bowled Swepson. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service. Be the first one to comment on this story, Can't stop laughing. Batters were fearless and bowlers very clinical. On middle. , 7-117 (MA Starc, 32.4 ov) Tossed up on middle, drifting away. The first T20I of the Australia against Sri Lanka 2022 series will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on June 7, 2022. , 2-164 (FDM Karunaratne, 54.4 ov) Smiths innings of 145, unhurried and composed, occupied 369 minutes and 272 balls without ever giving the Sri Lankans a look at his wicket, something that could not be said for the majority of his teammates. He reviews it but the Ball Tracking shows three reds and Australia lose nine now. Mendis has moved to 84, just shy of Dimuths 86. The first ODI will be played on 14 June 2022 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, followed by the second ODI on 16 June 2022 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Lyon sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Swepson tries to defends but is beaten all ends up.

The ballbeats the outside edge of Mitchell Swepson's blade and knocks over the off pole.