Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will resume the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia from 211/8 in Galle. Currently, Kusal Mendis is standing unbeaten at the crease as the hosts lead by 54 runs. Earlier, former captain Angelo Mathews scored a gritty 76, while Kusal Mendis was unbeaten on 48 at the close of the day's play. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon shared seven wickets between them to dent Sri Lanka once again. (Live Scorecard)
The hopes largely rest on the shoulders of the well set and an able batter in Kusal Mendis. While the scorecard shows two wickets remaining, make no mistake, Sri Lanka are still not completely dashed out of the game. Kusal has been a savior for them many a time, but this time, he will need to masterfully shepherd the tail while keeping the scoreboard moving. Australia, on the other hand, has a straightforward morning agenda - strike early, restrict the target, and set themselves up for what they'll hope to be a straightforward chase. Or are we in for some thrill in Galle? The first hour will be crucial for both sides. Sit back, and relax as the first ball is a few minutes away.
With just two wickets remaining and a slender lead of 54 runs in the bank, Sri Lanka find themselves walking a tightrope on Day 4. While there's abundant time left in the Test, their immediate priority must be avoiding a sub-100 target - a scenario that would virtually hand the match to Australia. True, the deteriorating pitch has made batting increasingly challenging, but a target of around 150 could still inject some intrigue into this contest as the last thing Australia would want is a chase of that magnitude, especially in the fourth innings.
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