Sri Lanka vs Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day two

Sri Lanka’s innings was built around a gritty knock from Dinesh Chandimal, who top-scored with 74 runs. Kusal Mendis was unbeaten on 59 runs, looking solid as Sri Lanka neared a challenging total. Lahiru Kumara, also unbeaten, will resume his innings on the second day.

In terms of Australian bowling, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon shared the spoils with 3 wickets each. Starc impressed with 3 wickets for 37 runs, while Lyon was slightly more expensive, taking 3 wickets for 78 runs.

Day 2 will be crucial for Sri Lanka as they seek to build on their overnight score, while Australia will aim to clean up the tail and reduce the lead.

This match also marks a special occasion for Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne, who is playing his final and 100th Test match. Karunaratne’s departure from international cricket adds a poignant note to the series.

The match, scheduled to begin at 10 am, promises an exciting day of cricket with both teams eager to dominate the proceedings.