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2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep

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.

Smith injury adds to Australia woes as defeat looms in second test

Oct 21 : Australia will be hoping opener Travis Head goes on to post a big score in a rearguard action against South Africa on the last day of the second test on Thursday, but it remains unclear whether the injured Steve Smith will be able to help their cause.

Lyon omission in the spotlight as Australia seamers endure tough day

Oct 20 : Australia quick Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th test wicket on Tuesday but South Africa's lower order exposed the tourists' decision to omit spinner Nathan Lyon on day three of the second test.

Australia need six wickets on final day to win first test

DURBAN, Oct 12 : Australia's Matt Renshaw played a leading role to leave his side needing six wickets on the last day of the first test to beat South Africa as the hosts were 102-4 at the close of play at Kingsmead on Monday.

Australia set South Africa daunting 421 to win first test

DURBAN, Oct 12 : Australia’s Matt Renshaw continued his red-hot batting form in before his side declared on 314-6 at tea on the fourth day of the first test on Monday, setting hosts South Africa a victory target of 421.

Smith sets catching record as Australia take firm grip on test

DURBAN, Oct 11 : Australia's Steve Smith set a record for most test catches as his side finished the third day of the first test with a 139-run lead over hosts South Africa before bad light brought an early close to Sunday's play at Kingsmead.

Australia fight back in first test before bad light ends opening day's play

DURBAN, Oct 9 : Australia's captain Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw led an afternoon fightback to see the tourists to 187-6 before bad light brought a premature halt to play on the opening day of the first test against South Africa on Friday.

South Africa's Nortje repays selectors with key wickets in first Australia test

DURBAN, Oct 9 : South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje returned after almost four years away from first-class cricket to take two wickets in the space of three balls as the hosts held the upper hand over Australia at tea on the opening day of the first test on Friday.

Australia 50-3 in reply to Bangladesh's 64 in second test

Aug 22 : Australia were 50 for three at tea on day one of the second test against Bangladesh in reply to the tourists' first-innings total of 64 in Mackay, Queensland on Saturday.

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2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep

Smith injury adds to Australia woes as defeat looms in second test

Lyon omission in the spotlight as Australia seamers endure tough day

Australia need six wickets on final day to win first test

Australia set South Africa daunting 421 to win first test

Smith sets catching record as Australia take firm grip on test

Australia fight back in first test before bad light ends opening day's play

South Africa's Nortje repays selectors with key wickets in first Australia test

Australia 50-3 in reply to Bangladesh's 64 in second test