Australia's Lyon says 'game even' at Galle
Australia's Nathan Lyon on Wednesday said the first Test is in the balance after his five-wicket haul helped bowl out Sri Lanka for 212, but the hosts hit back with three wickets on day one.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 1 Report: Sri Lanka Peg Back Australia After Nathan Lyon Five-For
Nathan Lyon's five-for helped Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 212, before the hosts hit back with three wickets in a fast-moving opening Test on Wednesday. The tourists reached 98 for three at stumps after Sri Lankan spinner Ramesh Mendis struck twice, including David Warner's key wicket for 25, on a turning pitch at the picturesque Galle stadium. Steve Smith was run out on six after a mix up with opener Usman Khawaja, unbeaten on 47, and returned to the pavilion waving his hands in dismay.
1st Test: Australia 98-3 at stumps after Lyon mauls Sri Lanka on Day 1
Usman Khawaja rode his luck to an unbeaten 47, while Travis Head was on six at the close with Australia still 114 behind in what promises to be a low-scoring conTest. The tourists could have been in a better position but for two avoidable dismissals in the final session.
Watch: David Warner's One-Handed Diving Catch To Dismiss Sri Lanka Captain Dimuth Karunaratne Is Stuff Of Legends
Australia have started the Test series against Sri Lanka in emphatic fashion, dismissing the hosts for 212 on day 1 of the first Test in Galle. As expected it was the spinners who ruled the roost, sharing 8 wickets among them. Veteran off spinner Nathan Lyon picked up his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests while leggie Mitchell Swepson chipped in with three wickets.
Dickwella fifty revives Sri Lanka against Australia
COLOMBO :Sri Lanka rode Niroshan Dickwella's belligerent 51 not out to reach 191 for six after an eventful second session on day one of the opening test against Australia in Galle on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka Opt To Bat vs Australia
SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against Australia in Galle on Wednesday. Sri Lanka will be high on confidence after winning their maiden home ODI series against Australia in 30 years and will look to do well in the Test series. Spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has been handed his debut Test cap, with the hosts opting for three spinners. Australia, meanwhile, have opted for two spinners in Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson. Travis Head is also an option for spin if Australia want to turn to him. Captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc make up the pace attack, with all-rounder Cameron Green also an option. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Factbox-Cricket-Sri Lanka v Australia test series
(Reuters) - Factbox on the two-match test series between Sri Lanka and Australia, which begins in Galle on Wednesday:
"Could Not Believe What We Saw": David Warner Thanks Sri Lankan Fans After ODI Series
Fans of the Sri Lankan cricket team showed their gratitude towards the visiting Australian team during the 5th and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. As the fans came out with banners of "Thank You Australia", veteran Aussie batter David Warner acknowledged the gesture made by the local fans, and also congratulated Sri Lanka on winning their first home ODI series against Australia after 30 years. Taking to Instagram, Warner shared a heartwarming post for the local fans.