COLOMBO (Reuters) - Cameron Green forged two half-century partnerships as Australia eclipsed Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 212 on day two of the opening test in Galle on Thursday.
The tourists were 233-5 at the tea break after rain and strong wind had wiped out the morning session's play at the Galle International Stadium.
Green was batting on 48 with Alex Carey on a run-a-ball 43 at the other end. They milked 76 runs off 78 balls in their unbroken sixth-wicket partnership to put Australia in a commanding position in what promises to be a low-scoring contest on a turning track.
Australia, resuming in 98-3, lost Travis Head early but Green's 57-run partnership with Usman Khawaja frustrated Sri Lanka. Khawaja fell for 71 giving debutant Jeffrey Vandersay his first test wicket but Green has looked confident.