The early loss of opener Kusal Perera on the second day of the first Test was a bitter blow for struggling hosts Sri Lanka

Pallekele test: Australia builds 84-run lead over hosts Sri Lanka

Debutant all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva was the top scorer for Sri Lanka

Australia dismiss Sri Lanka for 117 in opener

All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva and left-arm slow bowler Lakshan Sandakan make their debuts with this match

Sri Lanka opt to bat against Australia in first test

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Pallekele test: Australia builds 84-run lead over hosts Sri Lanka

Australia dismiss Sri Lanka for 117 in opener

Sri Lanka opt to bat against Australia in first test