Sri Lanka, in response, managed only 257 runs in their first innings. While there were some notable contributions, including Nishan Peiris' 94 and Prabath Jayasuriya’s impressive 5-wicket haul, it wasn’t enough to match Australia’s formidable total. Jayasuriya finished with figures of 151/5, while Peiris contributed with 94/3.
With Australia leading by 157 runs, Sri Lanka will need a solid effort in their second innings to stay alive in the match and level the series.
