Australia has Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja’s first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.

After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of the Australia bowling attack featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.

FOUR! SMOKED! In full control this time. 1st Test (Day3) of Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 between Sri Lanka and Australia to be held at Galle International Stadium, Galle at 10:00 AM. Stay tuned for live updates.

Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

Steven Smith joined the elite club of batters to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket on Wednesday on the first day of the opening Test in Galle. Smith came to Sri Lanka on 9999 runs after just missing the landmark at his home venue,

Australia 330 for 2 (Khawaja 147*, Smith 104*, Head 57, Vandersay 1-93) vs Sri Lanka Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before completing the momentous occasion with a majestic century,