Australian left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has landed himself in trouble as he has been reported for a suspected bowling action, Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 12). Kuhnemann, part of Australia&rsquo;s Test squad during the Sri Lanka away series will undergo independent testing at an ICC-accredited centre with Brisbane as the likely location. This comes after the leg-spinner bagged 16 wickets in the two Test matches against Sri Lanka in Galle.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Kuhnemann reported for suspected bowling action</h2>
"The Australian team was notified of the match officials' referral following the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle and will support Matt through the process of clearing this matter," a CA spokesperson said.
"Matt has played 124 professional matches since his debut in 2017, including five Test matches and four One-Day Internationals. He has played 55 Big Bash League games since 2018.&rdquo;
According to ICC rules, bowlers are permitted 15 degrees of flex in their actions. However, according to a report submitted by the ICC match referee, Kuhnemann has exceeded the angle and won&rsquo;t be allowed to bowl until he is cleared by an independent panel.
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Luckily, Kuhnemann is not part of the Australian squad for the Champions Trophy while the side&rsquo;s next Test match is in June against South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. This will mean, the spinner will have plenty of time to improve his bowling action and become eligible to bowl. In five Test matches so far, he has bagged 25 wickets with a best of 16/5.
The WTC final will be a golden opportunity for Australia as they look to defend their title. Australia won the WTC final in 2023 beating India in the final while their latest quest will be at the Lord&rsquo;s Cricket Ground as South Africa target their maiden title.

Sports, Cricket: Matt Kuhnemann has landed  in trouble as he has been reported for a suspected bowling action, Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 12).

Australian left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has landed himself in trouble as he has been reported for a suspected bowling action, Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 12). Kuhnemann, part of Australia’s Test squad during the Sri Lanka away series will undergo independent testing at an ICC-accredited centre with Brisbane as the likely location. This comes after the leg-spinner bagged 16 wickets in the two Test matches against Sri Lanka in Galle. Kuhnemann reported for suspected bowling action "The Australian team was notified of the match officials' referral following the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle and will support Matt through the process of clearing this matter," a CA spokesperson said. "Matt has played 124 professional matches since his debut in 2017, including five Test matches and four One-Day Internationals. He has played 55 Big Bash League games since 2018.” According to ICC rules, bowlers are permitted 15 degrees of flex in their actions. However, according to a report submitted by the ICC match referee, Kuhnemann has exceeded the angle and won’t be allowed to bowl until he is cleared by an independent panel. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to back injury; Harshit Rana roped in as replacement Luckily, Kuhnemann is not part of the Australian squad for the Champions Trophy while the side’s next Test match is in June against South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. This will mean, the spinner will have plenty of time to improve his bowling action and become eligible to bowl. In five Test matches so far, he has bagged 25 wickets with a best of 16/5. The WTC final will be a golden opportunity for Australia as they look to defend their title. Australia won the WTC final in 2023 beating India in the final while their latest quest will be at the Lord’s Cricket Ground as South Africa target their maiden title.

Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann reported for suspect action after Sri Lanka Test series

Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle.
With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Steve Smith's side will be eager to mop up the tail early Sunday and seal a 2-0 sweep.
Angelo Mathews was the linchpin of Sri Lanka's innings, holding things together as wickets tumbled at the other end.
But just 15 minutes before the close of play, he swept Nathan Lyon straight to square leg, where Beau Webster pocketed a sharp chance.
The 37-year-old warhorse had dug deep for a fighting half-century, but Sri Lanka needed a marathon knock, not his well-compiled 76.
Mathews finds himself in the crosshairs, with just one fifty in his last eight innings.
Ahead of this Test, the selectors had made it clear -&ndash; unless he starts churning out big runs, his spot in the next cycle of the World Test Championship was not fixed.
His sixth-wicket partnership with Kusal Mendis worth 70 runs was a lifeline for Sri Lanka, preventing an innings implosion and ensuring the game stretched into a fourth day.
Prabath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka were "not out of it yet".
"Kusal Mendis is still out there and he has been batting well -- and if he can give us a decent lead, then we can put pressure on them," he said.
"It's not going to be easy batting in the fourth innings."
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<h2>Knock them over</h2>
There was an unusual moment in the afternoon session when a delivery from Lyon drifted down the leg-side.
It clipped the helmet placed behind the wicketkeeper for a close-in fielder, and triggered an automatic five-run penalty for Sri Lanka, a rare bonus in a match where runs were hard to come by.
With the picturesque Galle Fort providing a natural grandstand, hundreds of Australian supporters perched themselves atop the historic ramparts to enjoy a commanding performance from their side.
The fans celebrated as off-spinner Lyon became only the third Australian to claim 550 Test wickets, joining the exalted company of Shane Warne (708) and Glenn McGrath (563).&nbsp;
Lyon was well-supported by Matthew Kuhnemann, sharing seven wickets between them.
Earlier, Alex Carey turned entertainer-in-chief with a swashbuckling 156 -&ndash; his career-best knock, peppered with 15 boundaries and two towering sixes.&nbsp;
While Smith (131) also took another big hundred &ndash;- his second of the series -&ndash; it was Carey who made batting look easy.
With Sri Lanka on the ropes and Australia poised for the knockout punch, day four promises high drama.
Kuhnemann said Australia still faced a "not easy" chase.
"Whatever they put up it will be tough," he said.
"It is going to turn a lot on day four, and we are looking forward to knock them over, score whatever the runs required -- and wrap up the series."
The visitors have already put the Warne-Murali Trophy beyond Sri Lanka's reach, having taken an unassailable 1-0 lead with a crushing victory in the first Test.
That innings and 242-run humiliation stands as Sri Lanka's worst defeat in Test history.
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Sports, Cricket: Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle.

Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle. With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Steve Smith's side will be eager to mop up the tail early Sunday and seal a 2-0 sweep. Angelo Mathews was the linchpin of Sri Lanka's innings, holding things together as wickets tumbled at the other end. But just 15 minutes before the close of play, he swept Nathan Lyon straight to square leg, where Beau Webster pocketed a sharp chance. The 37-year-old warhorse had dug deep for a fighting half-century, but Sri Lanka needed a marathon knock, not his well-compiled 76. Mathews finds himself in the crosshairs, with just one fifty in his last eight innings. Ahead of this Test, the selectors had made it clear -– unless he starts churning out big runs, his spot in the next cycle of the World Test Championship was not fixed. His sixth-wicket partnership with Kusal Mendis worth 70 runs was a lifeline for Sri Lanka, preventing an innings implosion and ensuring the game stretched into a fourth day. Prabath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka were "not out of it yet". "Kusal Mendis is still out there and he has been batting well -- and if he can give us a decent lead, then we can put pressure on them," he said. "It's not going to be easy batting in the fourth innings." ALSO READ | 'I got caught in...', admits Konstas on form slump after Test debut Knock them over There was an unusual moment in the afternoon session when a delivery from Lyon drifted down the leg-side. It clipped the helmet placed behind the wicketkeeper for a close-in fielder, and triggered an automatic five-run penalty for Sri Lanka, a rare bonus in a match where runs were hard to come by. With the picturesque Galle Fort providing a natural grandstand, hundreds of Australian supporters perched themselves atop the historic ramparts to enjoy a commanding performance from their side. The fans celebrated as off-spinner Lyon became only the third Australian to claim 550 Test wickets, joining the exalted company of Shane Warne (708) and Glenn McGrath (563). Lyon was well-supported by Matthew Kuhnemann, sharing seven wickets between them. Earlier, Alex Carey turned entertainer-in-chief with a swashbuckling 156 -– his career-best knock, peppered with 15 boundaries and two towering sixes. While Smith (131) also took another big hundred –- his second of the series -– it was Carey who made batting look easy. With Sri Lanka on the ropes and Australia poised for the knockout punch, day four promises high drama. Kuhnemann said Australia still faced a "not easy" chase. "Whatever they put up it will be tough," he said. "It is going to turn a lot on day four, and we are looking forward to knock them over, score whatever the runs required -- and wrap up the series." The visitors have already put the Warne-Murali Trophy beyond Sri Lanka's reach, having taken an unassailable 1-0 lead with a crushing victory in the first Test. That innings and 242-run humiliation stands as Sri Lanka's worst defeat in Test history. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia on brink of win as Sri Lanka suffer setbacks in second innings

Australia's Alex Carey was at his fluent best on Saturday (Feb 8) after the wicketkeeper-batter slammed his second Test hundred against hosts Sri Lanka. Playing at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Carey broke Adam Gilchrist&rsquo;s record for highest individual score by an Aussie batter in Asia. His knock coupled with captain Steve Smith&rsquo;s 36th Test hundred saw Australia earn a first innings lead of 157 runs. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Carey breaks Gilchrist&rsquo;s record<o:p></o:p></h2>
Having won the opening contest at the same venue, Australian batters came out to bat on Day 2 targeting a clean sweep. After losing early wickets, Carey and Smith carried the baton for the Aussies as they stitched a partnership of 259 runs while contributing 156 runs from 188 deliveries which consisted of 15 fours and 2 sixes. <o:p></o:p>
Smith was dismissed for 131 in the second session before the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed by Prabath Jayasuriya. The spinner ended with figures of 151/5 in 38 helping wrap the tail of the Aussie innings. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Gilchrist had held the record for the highest individual score by an Australian batter on Asian soil, with 144 against Sri Lanka in 2006.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Australia on top in Galle Test<o:p></o:p></h2>
At the time of writing, Sri Lanka were 198/5 and led the visitors by 41 runs in the second innings. With five wickets in hand, Sri Lanka are unlikely to establish a big lead and trouble Australia. If this is the case, Australia will have the opportunity to win the series 2-0 and build momentum for the Champions Trophy 2025 and the World Test Championship (WTC). <o:p></o:p>
Former captain Angelo Mathews was the top scorer for Sri Lanka in the second innings with 76 runs while Kusal Mendis was batting unbeaten on 41 alongside Ramesh Mendis (0).

Sports, Cricket:  Playing at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Carey broke Adam Gilchrist’s record for highest individual score by an Aussie batter in Asia. 

Australia's Alex Carey was at his fluent best on Saturday (Feb 8) after the wicketkeeper-batter slammed his second Test hundred against hosts Sri Lanka. Playing at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Carey broke Adam Gilchrist’s record for highest individual score by an Aussie batter in Asia. His knock coupled with captain Steve Smith’s 36th Test hundred saw Australia earn a first innings lead of 157 runs. Carey breaks Gilchrist’s record Having won the opening contest at the same venue, Australian batters came out to bat on Day 2 targeting a clean sweep. After losing early wickets, Carey and Smith carried the baton for the Aussies as they stitched a partnership of 259 runs while contributing 156 runs from 188 deliveries which consisted of 15 fours and 2 sixes. Smith was dismissed for 131 in the second session before the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed by Prabath Jayasuriya. The spinner ended with figures of 151/5 in 38 helping wrap the tail of the Aussie innings. Gilchrist had held the record for the highest individual score by an Australian batter on Asian soil, with 144 against Sri Lanka in 2006. ALSO READ | 'I got caught in...', admits Konstas on form slump after Test debut Australia on top in Galle Test At the time of writing, Sri Lanka were 198/5 and led the visitors by 41 runs in the second innings. With five wickets in hand, Sri Lanka are unlikely to establish a big lead and trouble Australia. If this is the case, Australia will have the opportunity to win the series 2-0 and build momentum for the Champions Trophy 2025 and the World Test Championship (WTC). Former captain Angelo Mathews was the top scorer for Sri Lanka in the second innings with 76 runs while Kusal Mendis was batting unbeaten on 41 alongside Ramesh Mendis (0).

SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Alex Carey breaks Adam Gilchrist's record as Australia eye clean sweep

Former Australia captain Steve Smith is ageing like a fine wine as he scored his latest ton in the ongoing second Test match against Sri Lanka on Friday (Feb 7). The veteran batter got to his 36th Test equalling Joe Root and Rahul Dravid&rsquo;s record for most hundreds in the format. His dominant display has seen Australia establish a first innings lead in the ongoing Galle Test.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Smith equals Dravid, Root's record<o:p></o:p></h2>
One of the finest Test players of his generation, Smith looked primed for another ton as he took the field on Day 2 of the second Galle Test. He came out to bat in the first session of the day when the visitors lost Marnus Labuschagne on 4. Smith attacked the Sri Lankan bowlers in the first innings and completed his ton in 191 balls.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Smith now has 17 tons as captain in the Test format having deputised for Pat Cummins who is struggling with an injury. Only Graeme Smith (25), Virat Kohli (20) and Ricky Ponting (19) have scored more Test tons as skipper in the format.<o:p></o:p>
The latest achievement of 36 tons also means Smith holds the record for most Test centuries by active batters, level with Root.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Australia take first innings lead<o:p></o:p></h2>
Having restricted Sri Lanka to 257, Australia recovered well after early setbacks as they established a first innings lead. At the time of writing, Australia were 318/3 in 77 overs as they led by 61 runs in the first innings. Smith was batting unbeaten on 118 while partner Alex Carey scored 130, helping Australia dominate the proceedings. <o:p></o:p>
Smith on the other hand has enjoyed his return to the captaincy stint which now cements his legacy as one of the finest to don the Baggy Green cap of Australia. On Saturday he will try to score a double ton with the visitors targeting a clean sweep.<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket: Former Australia captain Steve Smith is aging like a fine wine after he scored his latest ton in the ongoing second Test match against Sri Lanka on Friday (Feb 7).

Former Australia captain Steve Smith is ageing like a fine wine as he scored his latest ton in the ongoing second Test match against Sri Lanka on Friday (Feb 7). The veteran batter got to his 36th Test equalling Joe Root and Rahul Dravid’s record for most hundreds in the format. His dominant display has seen Australia establish a first innings lead in the ongoing Galle Test. Smith equals Dravid, Root's record One of the finest Test players of his generation, Smith looked primed for another ton as he took the field on Day 2 of the second Galle Test. He came out to bat in the first session of the day when the visitors lost Marnus Labuschagne on 4. Smith attacked the Sri Lankan bowlers in the first innings and completed his ton in 191 balls. Smith now has 17 tons as captain in the Test format having deputised for Pat Cummins who is struggling with an injury. Only Graeme Smith (25), Virat Kohli (20) and Ricky Ponting (19) have scored more Test tons as skipper in the format. The latest achievement of 36 tons also means Smith holds the record for most Test centuries by active batters, level with Root. ALSO READ | 2025 Champions Trophy: Where to watch matches live in your country - Check Inside Australia take first innings lead Having restricted Sri Lanka to 257, Australia recovered well after early setbacks as they established a first innings lead. At the time of writing, Australia were 318/3 in 77 overs as they led by 61 runs in the first innings. Smith was batting unbeaten on 118 while partner Alex Carey scored 130, helping Australia dominate the proceedings. Smith on the other hand has enjoyed his return to the captaincy stint which now cements his legacy as one of the finest to don the Baggy Green cap of Australia. On Saturday he will try to score a double ton with the visitors targeting a clean sweep.

SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Steve Smith equals Joe Root, Rahul Dravid's record for most Test tons

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;Australia will search for a clean sweep in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as both teams meet on Thursday (Feb 6). After winning the opening contest one-sided, Australia will look to close the series on a high while hosts Sri Lanka will have a point to prove. Ahead of the second Test between hosts Sri Lanka and Australia, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">When is the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will start on Thursday (Feb 6).
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match?</h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">What time will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match start?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will start at 10:00 AM IST on Thursday (Feb 6) with the toss taking place at 9:30 AM IST.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match on TV?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Live Streaming online on OTT?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake
Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly

Sports, Cricket: Australia will search for a clean sweep in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as both teams meet on Thursday (Feb 6).

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Australia will search for a clean sweep in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as both teams meet on Thursday (Feb 6). After winning the opening contest one-sided, Australia will look to close the series on a high while hosts Sri Lanka will have a point to prove. Ahead of the second Test between hosts Sri Lanka and Australia, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more. When is the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will start on Thursday (Feb 6). Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. What time will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match start? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will start at 10:00 AM IST on Thursday (Feb 6) with the toss taking place at 9:30 AM IST. Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match on TV? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | Manchester City spend whopping $224mn in winter transfer window despite financial charges Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Live Streaming online on OTT? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Squads Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test live streaming: When & where to watch Sri Lanka vs Australia live

Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs.&nbsp;
The contest was wrapped up before tea on day four, with rookie left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's match-winning spell delivering him career-best figures of 9-149 over both innings.&nbsp;
"We were put under pressure," Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said afterwards. "The batters should have put up a better show."
Kuhnemann underwent surgery only two weeks ago on a broken right thumb after an injury sustained during the Big Bash League and battled through the match in pain, requiring constant medical attention.
He was well-supported by the ever-dependable Nathan Lyon, who spun a web around the Sri Lankan batters to finish with seven wickets.
Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239 runs.
Sri Lanka resumed on 136 for five overnight, but their first innings folded for 165, losing their last five wickets for a mere nine runs.&nbsp;
Put straight back in to bat chasing 489, they lost three wickets before lunch and then capitulated in the second session to a humiliating finish for a team once renowned for its prowess on turning tracks.
Dinesh Chandimal had waged a lonely battle in the first innings by top-scoring with 72 and, with Angelo Mathews, stitched together one of the only two 50-plus partnerships in the second.&nbsp;
However, he was sent back for 31 on the last ball before lunch when he gloved Lyon to Travis Head at short leg.
Oshada Fernando failed to make an impact on his return to the side, and was undone by a sharp inswinger from Mitchell Starc that trapped him plumb in front for six after scoring just seven in the first innings.
Former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne's horror run with the bat continued after an avoidable dismissal for nought by Todd Murphy.&nbsp;
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<h2>Tough place to play</h2>
Rain forced an early lunch on day three before washing out the final two sessions.&nbsp;
Australia declared on 654-6 late on the second day after opener Usman Khawaja's career-best 232.
"Galle is a tough place to play cricket and we are very happy with this win," Khawaja said.&nbsp;
"I've played a lot of cricket in Sri Lanka, this being my fifth tour. I've made lot of mistakes before. I guess all that experience came in handy in this game."
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith also had a game to remember, becoming only the fourth Australian to breach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on the first ball he faced.&nbsp;
He finished his innings with a masterful 141, while wicketkeeper Josh Inglis hit a century on debut.
Galle will host the second and final match of the series next week before a two-match ODI series in Colombo.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sports, Cricket: Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239 as they stumble to new low. 

Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs. The contest was wrapped up before tea on day four, with rookie left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's match-winning spell delivering him career-best figures of 9-149 over both innings. "We were put under pressure," Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said afterwards. "The batters should have put up a better show." Kuhnemann underwent surgery only two weeks ago on a broken right thumb after an injury sustained during the Big Bash League and battled through the match in pain, requiring constant medical attention. He was well-supported by the ever-dependable Nathan Lyon, who spun a web around the Sri Lankan batters to finish with seven wickets. Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239 runs. Sri Lanka resumed on 136 for five overnight, but their first innings folded for 165, losing their last five wickets for a mere nine runs. Put straight back in to bat chasing 489, they lost three wickets before lunch and then capitulated in the second session to a humiliating finish for a team once renowned for its prowess on turning tracks. Dinesh Chandimal had waged a lonely battle in the first innings by top-scoring with 72 and, with Angelo Mathews, stitched together one of the only two 50-plus partnerships in the second. However, he was sent back for 31 on the last ball before lunch when he gloved Lyon to Travis Head at short leg. Oshada Fernando failed to make an impact on his return to the side, and was undone by a sharp inswinger from Mitchell Starc that trapped him plumb in front for six after scoring just seven in the first innings. Former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne's horror run with the bat continued after an avoidable dismissal for nought by Todd Murphy. ALSO READ | Kohli-mania hits Ranji Trophy as fans breach security to touch his feet – Watch Tough place to play Rain forced an early lunch on day three before washing out the final two sessions. Australia declared on 654-6 late on the second day after opener Usman Khawaja's career-best 232. "Galle is a tough place to play cricket and we are very happy with this win," Khawaja said. "I've played a lot of cricket in Sri Lanka, this being my fifth tour. I've made lot of mistakes before. I guess all that experience came in handy in this game." Stand-in skipper Steve Smith also had a game to remember, becoming only the fourth Australian to breach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on the first ball he faced. He finished his innings with a masterful 141, while wicketkeeper Josh Inglis hit a century on debut. Galle will host the second and final match of the series next week before a two-match ODI series in Colombo. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Sri Lanka crash to worst defeat as Australia build for WTC final

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal joined a rare unfortunate club on Saturday (Feb 1) after he was dismissed twice in the same session during the opening contest against Australia. The rare spectacle happened on Day 4 of the contest as Sri Lanka tried to avoid defeat by an innings in the match. Interestingly, on both occasions, Nathan Lyon was the architect-in-chief for the Sri Lanka batter&rsquo;s downfall.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Chandimal was dismissed twice in the same sessions<o:p></o:p></h2>
Playing on Day 4 of the match, Chandimal was the lone fighter for Sri Lanka in the first innings as he scored 72 off 139. However, chasing Australia&rsquo;s mammoth 654 runs in the first innings, the Lankan side showed little resistance and were bowled out for 165. The veteran batter was dismissed on the second ball of the 50th over before the hosts were bundled out. <o:p></o:p>
Having been bowled out for 165, Australia captain Steve Smith decided to inflict a follow-on Sri Lanka as they had a lead of 489 runs. Asked to bat for the second time in the match, Sri Lanka had a disastrous start to their innings as they lost Oshada Fernando (6) and Dimuth Karunaratne (0) in the opening two overs.
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Unfortunately for Chandimal, he was dismissed for the second time when the team score was 75. This meant he was dismissed for the second time in the same session. Sri Lanka would then lose their path having lost wickets at consistent intervals. <o:p></o:p>
At the time of writing Sri Lanka were 192/8 in their second innings with Jeffrey Vandersay (4) and Nishan Peiris (0) in the middle. The hosts still trail by 297 runs in the second innings with two wickets in hand. Currently, Australia look en route to one of the biggest Test wins in the red-ball format.

Sports, Cricket: Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal joined a rare unfortunate club on Saturday (Feb 1) after he was dismissed twice in the same session. 

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal joined a rare unfortunate club on Saturday (Feb 1) after he was dismissed twice in the same session during the opening contest against Australia. The rare spectacle happened on Day 4 of the contest as Sri Lanka tried to avoid defeat by an innings in the match. Interestingly, on both occasions, Nathan Lyon was the architect-in-chief for the Sri Lanka batter’s downfall. Chandimal was dismissed twice in the same sessions Playing on Day 4 of the match, Chandimal was the lone fighter for Sri Lanka in the first innings as he scored 72 off 139. However, chasing Australia’s mammoth 654 runs in the first innings, the Lankan side showed little resistance and were bowled out for 165. The veteran batter was dismissed on the second ball of the 50th over before the hosts were bundled out. Having been bowled out for 165, Australia captain Steve Smith decided to inflict a follow-on Sri Lanka as they had a lead of 489 runs. Asked to bat for the second time in the match, Sri Lanka had a disastrous start to their innings as they lost Oshada Fernando (6) and Dimuth Karunaratne (0) in the opening two overs. ALSO READ | Kohli-mania hits Ranji Trophy as fans breach security to touch his feet – Watch Unfortunately for Chandimal, he was dismissed for the second time when the team score was 75. This meant he was dismissed for the second time in the same session. Sri Lanka would then lose their path having lost wickets at consistent intervals. At the time of writing Sri Lanka were 192/8 in their second innings with Jeffrey Vandersay (4) and Nishan Peiris (0) in the middle. The hosts still trail by 297 runs in the second innings with two wickets in hand. Currently, Australia look en route to one of the biggest Test wins in the red-ball format.

SL vs AUS: Dinesh Chandimal dismissed twice in same session as Sri Lanka batter joins rare club

Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
Sri Lanka were 136-5 by lunch in Galle, with wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis also at the crease on 10, after losing two more wickets from their overnight 44-3.
The break was called early and players were kept off the pitch through the afternoon, with officials calling an end 90 minutes before the scheduled finish.
Kamindu Mendis departed for 15 after an edge to the keeper off Mitchell Starc, further denting the Bradman-like average he maintained at the start of his Test comeback last year.&nbsp;
Captain Dhananjaya de Silva looked comfortable before rushing down the track to Matthew Kuhnemann and missing the ball completely, gifting Alex Carey a regulation stumping and leaving for 22.
Left-arm speedster Starc expertly created rough patches outside the off stump, while Nathan Lyon relentlessly probed away from the other end.&nbsp;
Chandimal, who was promoted to the crucial number three position last year and has since averaged over 50, stood firm despite the uphill battle to avoid the follow-on.&nbsp;
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Australia declared on 654-6 late on the second day after opener Usman Khawaja's career-best 232.
The opening day saw stand-in skipper Steve Smith join the elite club of 10,000 career Test run-makers, the fifteenth player and fourth Australian to reach the milestone.
Picturesque Galle will also host the second and final match of the series next week before a two-match ODI series in Colombo.&nbsp;
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Sports, Cricket: Sri Lanka were 136-5 by lunch in Galle, with wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis also at the crease on 10, after losing two more wickets from their overnight 44-3.

Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63. Sri Lanka were 136-5 by lunch in Galle, with wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis also at the crease on 10, after losing two more wickets from their overnight 44-3. The break was called early and players were kept off the pitch through the afternoon, with officials calling an end 90 minutes before the scheduled finish. Kamindu Mendis departed for 15 after an edge to the keeper off Mitchell Starc, further denting the Bradman-like average he maintained at the start of his Test comeback last year. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva looked comfortable before rushing down the track to Matthew Kuhnemann and missing the ball completely, gifting Alex Carey a regulation stumping and leaving for 22. Left-arm speedster Starc expertly created rough patches outside the off stump, while Nathan Lyon relentlessly probed away from the other end. Chandimal, who was promoted to the crucial number three position last year and has since averaged over 50, stood firm despite the uphill battle to avoid the follow-on. ALSO READ | Sachin Tendulkar to be bestowed with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement award-Reports Australia declared on 654-6 late on the second day after opener Usman Khawaja's career-best 232. The opening day saw stand-in skipper Steve Smith join the elite club of 10,000 career Test run-makers, the fifteenth player and fourth Australian to reach the milestone. Picturesque Galle will also host the second and final match of the series next week before a two-match ODI series in Colombo. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Rain plays spoilsport as Australia tighten grip with flawless bowling display

Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to declare at 654-6 in the first match on Thursday.
<h2>Josh Inglis stars for Australia</h2>
Sri Lanka were 44-3 by stumps on day two at Galle with senior batsmen Dinesh Chandimal on nine and Kamindu Mendis on 13 when rain stopped play.
Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann struck first to have Oshada Fernando out lbw, and soon pace spearhead Mitchell Starc got Dimuth Karunaratne caught at gully. Both batsmen made seven.
Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon then sent back former skipper Angelo Mathews out for eight as Travis Head took a diving catch at short leg.
Khawaja's 266-run third-wicket partnership with Steve Smith, who hit 141 in a landmark innings that got the stand-in skipper to 10,000 Test runs, stood out after Australia elected to bat first at the start of the two-match series.
It was the first time the tourists had breached the 600-run mark in Sri Lanka, surpassing their previous Asian high of 617, posted in Pakistan in 1980.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey was unbeaten on 46 with Mitchell Starc on 19 when Smith declared the first innings in the final session.
Inglis made it count when he walked in after Smith departed on 141.
He made 102 and with Khawaja kept up the batting surge in a 146-run stand to tire out the opposition attack.
Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya broke the partnership to get Khawaja caught behind as the opener walked back after 352 balls that included 16 fours and one six.
Inglis jumped in delight and punched the air as he reached his ton off 90 balls.
But he got out in the next over as he gave away a catch to short cover off Jayasuriya.
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Jayasuriya and fellow spinner Jeffrey Vandersay took three wickets each as Sri Lanka toiled for 154 overs.
The tourists resumed on 330-2 as overnight batsmen Khawaja and Smith frustrated the opposition attack on a sunny morning.
Khawaja took a single off Jayasuriya to reach 200 as he removed his helmet, raised his bat, and dropped down to kiss the turf while teammates and fans stood up to applaud.
His previous best was an unbeaten 195 against South Africa in 2023 at Sydney, and he is now the first Australian batsman to make a double ton in Sri Lanka.
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Sports, Cricket: Sri Lanka were 44-3 by stumps on day two at Galle, with senior batsmen Dinesh Chandimal on nine and Kamindu Mendis on 13 when rain stopped play.

Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to declare at 654-6 in the first match on Thursday. Josh Inglis stars for Australia Sri Lanka were 44-3 by stumps on day two at Galle with senior batsmen Dinesh Chandimal on nine and Kamindu Mendis on 13 when rain stopped play. Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann struck first to have Oshada Fernando out lbw, and soon pace spearhead Mitchell Starc got Dimuth Karunaratne caught at gully. Both batsmen made seven. Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon then sent back former skipper Angelo Mathews out for eight as Travis Head took a diving catch at short leg. Khawaja's 266-run third-wicket partnership with Steve Smith, who hit 141 in a landmark innings that got the stand-in skipper to 10,000 Test runs, stood out after Australia elected to bat first at the start of the two-match series. It was the first time the tourists had breached the 600-run mark in Sri Lanka, surpassing their previous Asian high of 617, posted in Pakistan in 1980. Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey was unbeaten on 46 with Mitchell Starc on 19 when Smith declared the first innings in the final session. Inglis made it count when he walked in after Smith departed on 141. He made 102 and with Khawaja kept up the batting surge in a 146-run stand to tire out the opposition attack. Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya broke the partnership to get Khawaja caught behind as the opener walked back after 352 balls that included 16 fours and one six. Inglis jumped in delight and punched the air as he reached his ton off 90 balls. But he got out in the next over as he gave away a catch to short cover off Jayasuriya. ALSO READ | Ranji Trophy, Mumbai vs Meghalaya: WATCH | Shardul Thakur takes hattrick for Mumbai Jayasuriya and fellow spinner Jeffrey Vandersay took three wickets each as Sri Lanka toiled for 154 overs. The tourists resumed on 330-2 as overnight batsmen Khawaja and Smith frustrated the opposition attack on a sunny morning. Khawaja took a single off Jayasuriya to reach 200 as he removed his helmet, raised his bat, and dropped down to kiss the turf while teammates and fans stood up to applaud. His previous best was an unbeaten 195 against South Africa in 2023 at Sydney, and he is now the first Australian batsman to make a double ton in Sri Lanka. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Sri Lanka lose three quick wickets after Australia declare on 654-6

Australia&rsquo;s Travis Head is all set to return to the opener&rsquo;s position as they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the two-match Test series starting Wednesday (Jan 29). Head, who played a pivotal role in Australia&rsquo;s 3-1 series win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy recently, will open alongside Usman Khawaja. The decision comes on the eve of the opening contest in the two-match series which will start on Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Travis Head to open alongside Khawaja<o:p></o:p></h2>
"Trav will go to the top, outside of that I think it will be pretty stable," Australia skipper Steve Smith told reporters prior to Australia's final pre-Test training session.<o:p></o:p>
"I don't see it being a great deal of change from that.<o:p></o:p>
"The selectors liked what they saw in India when he (Head) had that opportunity.<o:p></o:p>
"He got after the new ball, scored quickly and put the pressure on them straight away so I guess similar thinking here."<o:p></o:p>
Head&rsquo;s promotion up the order could mean Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney might miss the contest against Sri Lanka. The former was impressive in his two outings against India while McSweeney failed to make the most of his opportunities in the same series.
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One of the reasons for Head&rsquo;s promotion up the order could be influenced by World Test Championship (WTC) final preparations. The Aussie batter has excelled in his role as opener in the ODI and T20I format and could replicate the same in Test format. His track record in ICC finals has been impressive having scored 163 in the 2023 WTC final followed by a 137-run knock in the ODI World Cup final.<o:p></o:p>
Despite having a tradition of announcing their Playing XI on the eve of the Test matches, Cricket Australia refrained from the announcement this time. The team led by Steve Smith will announce the Playing XI at the spin of the coin on Wednesday.<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket: Australia’s Travis Head is all set to return to the opener’s position as they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the two-match Test series. 

Australia’s Travis Head is all set to return to the opener’s position as they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the two-match Test series starting Wednesday (Jan 29). Head, who played a pivotal role in Australia’s 3-1 series win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy recently, will open alongside Usman Khawaja. The decision comes on the eve of the opening contest in the two-match series which will start on Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. Travis Head to open alongside Khawaja "Trav will go to the top, outside of that I think it will be pretty stable," Australia skipper Steve Smith told reporters prior to Australia's final pre-Test training session. "I don't see it being a great deal of change from that. "The selectors liked what they saw in India when he (Head) had that opportunity. "He got after the new ball, scored quickly and put the pressure on them straight away so I guess similar thinking here." Head’s promotion up the order could mean Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney might miss the contest against Sri Lanka. The former was impressive in his two outings against India while McSweeney failed to make the most of his opportunities in the same series. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy return: Delhi-Railways contest unlikely to be telecasted, live streamed - Report One of the reasons for Head’s promotion up the order could be influenced by World Test Championship (WTC) final preparations. The Aussie batter has excelled in his role as opener in the ODI and T20I format and could replicate the same in Test format. His track record in ICC finals has been impressive having scored 163 in the 2023 WTC final followed by a 137-run knock in the ODI World Cup final. Despite having a tradition of announcing their Playing XI on the eve of the Test matches, Cricket Australia refrained from the announcement this time. The team led by Steve Smith will announce the Playing XI at the spin of the coin on Wednesday.

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Travis Head to open alongside Usman Khawaja in Galle Test, confirms Cricket Australia

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;Australia will look to close the round-robin stage of the World Test Championship (WTC) as they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting from Wednesday (Jan 29). Having already sealed their place in the WTC final, Australia will look at the series as a warm-up to the main event while hosts Sri Lanka play for pride.&nbsp;Ahead of the opening Test between hosts Sri Lanka and Australia, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">When is the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will start on Wednesday (Jan 29).
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match?</h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">What time will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match start?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will start at 10:00 AM IST on Wednesday (Jan 29) with the toss taking place at 9:30 AM IST.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match on TV?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test Live Streaming online on OTT?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake
Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly

Sports, Cricket: Australia will look to close the round-robin stage of the WTC as they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting from Wednesday (Jan 29).

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Australia will look to close the round-robin stage of the World Test Championship (WTC) as they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting from Wednesday (Jan 29). Having already sealed their place in the WTC final, Australia will look at the series as a warm-up to the main event while hosts Sri Lanka play for pride. Ahead of the opening Test between hosts Sri Lanka and Australia, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more. When is the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will start on Wednesday (Jan 29). Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. What time will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match start? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will start at 10:00 AM IST on Wednesday (Jan 29) with the toss taking place at 9:30 AM IST. Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match on TV? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy return: Delhi-Railways contest unlikely to be telecasted, live streamed - Report Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test Live Streaming online on OTT? The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Squads Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly

SL vs AUS, 1st Test live streaming: When & where to watch Sri Lanka vs Australia live

Sri Lanka pulled off a miraculous run-chase in the third and final T20I against Australia to deny the visitors a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series. Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka turned out to be the hero for his side as he played an absolute blinder of a knock to take his side home in a thrilling run-chase at the &nbsp;Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday (June 11). Shanaka went berserk with the bat in the death overs and took the Australian bowlers to the cleaners.

He came out to bat at number six when Sri Lanka were reeling at 96/4 in the 13th over. The Sri Lankan skipper went on to play a sensational knock of unbeaten 54 off just 25 deliveries to take his side home in the 177-run chase with one ball to spare. His knock was laced with four sixes and five fours as the Sri Lankan skipper made a mockery of the Aussie bowling attack.

Sri Lanka required 19 to win off the final over with Kane Richardson bowling the last over for the Aussies. Shanka slammed back-to-back fours on the third and fourth delivery of the over before smashing a six on the penultimate ball to put the hosts on the verge of a victory and also bring up his fifty off just 25 balls.

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Sri Lanka create a world record:

Sri Lanka scored a whopping 59 runs in the final three overs to pull off an epic run-chase against Australia. They have now created a new world record for scoring the most runs in the final three overs of a T20I game in a successful run-chase. Thanks to Shanaka's heroics, Sri Lanka scored 59 off 17 balls against the Aussies on Saturday.

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West Indies too had scored 59 runs in the final three overs during a run-chase against England earlier this year. However, they fell short by just 1 run to miss out on the record. However, despite winning the third and final T20I, Sri Lanka lost the three-match series 2-1 and will be hoping to bounce back in the upcoming five-match ODI series against the visitors.

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Sri Lanka pulled off a miraculous run-chase in the third and final T20I against Australia to deny the visitors a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series. Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka turned out to be the hero for his side as he played an absolute blinder of a knock to take his side home in a thrilling run-chase at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday (June 11).

Sri Lanka pulled off a miraculous run-chase in the third and final T20I against Australia to deny the visitors a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series. Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka turned out to be the hero for his side as he played an absolute blinder of a knock to take his side home in a thrilling run-chase at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday (June 11). Shanaka went berserk with the bat in the death overs and took the Australian bowlers to the cleaners. He came out to bat at number six when Sri Lanka were reeling at 96/4 in the 13th over. The Sri Lankan skipper went on to play a sensational knock of unbeaten 54 off just 25 deliveries to take his side home in the 177-run chase with one ball to spare. His knock was laced with four sixes and five fours as the Sri Lankan skipper made a mockery of the Aussie bowling attack. Sri Lanka required 19 to win off the final over with Kane Richardson bowling the last over for the Aussies. Shanka slammed back-to-back fours on the third and fourth delivery of the over before smashing a six on the penultimate ball to put the hosts on the verge of a victory and also bring up his fifty off just 25 balls. Also Read: Shanaka's sensational knock leads Sri Lanka to 4-wicket win in 3rd T20I, denies Australia clean sweep Sri Lanka create a world record: Sri Lanka scored a whopping 59 runs in the final three overs to pull off an epic run-chase against Australia. They have now created a new world record for scoring the most runs in the final three overs of a T20I game in a successful run-chase. Thanks to Shanaka's heroics, Sri Lanka scored 59 off 17 balls against the Aussies on Saturday. Also Read: 'Had I played, would've dismissed Sachin, Sehwag' - Akhtar on India-Pakistan 2011 WC semis West Indies too had scored 59 runs in the final three overs during a run-chase against England earlier this year. However, they fell short by just 1 run to miss out on the record. However, despite winning the third and final T20I, Sri Lanka lost the three-match series 2-1 and will be hoping to bounce back in the upcoming five-match ODI series against the visitors.

Sri Lanka shatter world record as Dasun Shanaka helps them pull off epic run-chase against Australia

Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Warner, who has gone through a lean patch, was back in his element as his 10 fours made it easy for Australia to chase down the target of 155 in only 17 overs.

It was Australia's second win in as many Super 12 games and they look like a strong contender apart from England in the group to move into the semifinals.

Warner was involved in two solid partnerships, -- 70 in 6.5 overs with skipper Finch (37 off 23 balls) and another 50 in 6.3 overs with former skipper Steve Smith (28 not out off 26 balls).

In the end, the chase seemed like a walk in the park for the Aussies, who were better in all departments of the game against Sri Lanka who lost their way between 10th and 13th over of their own innings.

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However, the day belonged Warner, who was at his best and it only helped him that Sri Lankan bowlers missed the length on most occasions which gave enough time to rock back and play those customary pull-shots -- both off pacers as well as spinners.

Warner, had a terrible last month in the UAE when he had a public fall-out with the Sunrisers Hyderabad management and it went to the extent of one of the modern day great being not allowed to come to the stadium by the franchise management, which had earlier stripped him of captaincy.

It was about time that he answered everyone with a knock that will certainly be a wake-up call for other teams.

But a lot of credit should also go to Mitchell Starc, who bowled the "ball of the tournament" as Australia engineered a mid-innings collapse which went a long way in restricting the islanders to 154 for 6.

Starc (2/27 in 4 overs) bowled a brilliant comeback delivery in the form of a vicious inswinging yorker after being hit for a six which saw the end of Kusal Perera (35 off 25 balls) as Sri Lanka lost four quick wickets for 16 runs to slump to 94 for 5 from a relatively strong 78 for 1 in little under three overs.

Bhanuka Rakaspakse (33 not out off 26 balls), then launched into Australian attack's weak-link Marcus Stoinis (0/35 in 3 overs) to get Sri Lanka somewhat back on track which looked improbable after Starc's second spell.

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However, Perera and last match's hero Charith Asalanka (35 off 27 balls) added 63 runs in little over seven overs to set up the platform.

Asalanka was the first to get off the blocks when he slog-swept Glenn Maxwell over deep mid-wicket for a six and also swept behind square for a boundary. He then got another four off Josh Hazlewood's bowling before Perera also joined the fun.

He smacked Starc for a six over long-on in his signature typical 'Sanath Jayasuriya style' but the left-arm speedster then bowled one that jagged back late and landed in the blockhole at a good pace. Perera couldn't even bring his bat down before it disturbed the stumps.

Before that, Asalanka had been dismissed by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who easily was the most influential bowler on a good batting track with astounding figures of 2/12 in 4 overs. He bowled as many as 12 dot balls.

It was because of Zampa that Sri Lanka despite some great shots in between didn't get the requisite momentum during the those middle overs.

Add to it he and Starc shared the spoils to make it difficult for opposition batters. It was Rajapakse's four boundaries and a six that lent muscle to their score in the end.

Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday. Warner, who has gone through a lean patch, was back in his element as his 10 fours made it easy for Australia to chase down the target of 155 in only 17 overs. It was Australia's second win in as many Super 12 games and they look like a strong contender apart from England in the group to move into the semifinals. Warner was involved in two solid partnerships, -- 70 in 6.5 overs with skipper Finch (37 off 23 balls) and another 50 in 6.3 overs with former skipper Steve Smith (28 not out off 26 balls). In the end, the chase seemed like a walk in the park for the Aussies, who were better in all departments of the game against Sri Lanka who lost their way between 10th and 13th over of their own innings. ALSO READ: T10 League: David Wiese confident of Deccan Gladiators' players forming solid bond for fifth season However, the day belonged Warner, who was at his best and it only helped him that Sri Lankan bowlers missed the length on most occasions which gave enough time to rock back and play those customary pull-shots -- both off pacers as well as spinners. Warner, had a terrible last month in the UAE when he had a public fall-out with the Sunrisers Hyderabad management and it went to the extent of one of the modern day great being not allowed to come to the stadium by the franchise management, which had earlier stripped him of captaincy. It was about time that he answered everyone with a knock that will certainly be a wake-up call for other teams. But a lot of credit should also go to Mitchell Starc, who bowled the "ball of the tournament" as Australia engineered a mid-innings collapse which went a long way in restricting the islanders to 154 for 6. Starc (2/27 in 4 overs) bowled a brilliant comeback delivery in the form of a vicious inswinging yorker after being hit for a six which saw the end of Kusal Perera (35 off 25 balls) as Sri Lanka lost four quick wickets for 16 runs to slump to 94 for 5 from a relatively strong 78 for 1 in little under three overs. Bhanuka Rakaspakse (33 not out off 26 balls), then launched into Australian attack's weak-link Marcus Stoinis (0/35 in 3 overs) to get Sri Lanka somewhat back on track which looked improbable after Starc's second spell. ALSO READ: IPL auction: Hardik Pandya unlikely to be retained by Mumbai Indians - Reports However, Perera and last match's hero Charith Asalanka (35 off 27 balls) added 63 runs in little over seven overs to set up the platform. Asalanka was the first to get off the blocks when he slog-swept Glenn Maxwell over deep mid-wicket for a six and also swept behind square for a boundary. He then got another four off Josh Hazlewood's bowling before Perera also joined the fun. He smacked Starc for a six over long-on in his signature typical 'Sanath Jayasuriya style' but the left-arm speedster then bowled one that jagged back late and landed in the blockhole at a good pace. Perera couldn't even bring his bat down before it disturbed the stumps. Before that, Asalanka had been dismissed by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who easily was the most influential bowler on a good batting track with astounding figures of 2/12 in 4 overs. He bowled as many as 12 dot balls. It was because of Zampa that Sri Lanka despite some great shots in between didn't get the requisite momentum during the those middle overs. Add to it he and Starc shared the spoils to make it difficult for opposition batters. It was Rajapakse's four boundaries and a six that lent muscle to their score in the end.

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