Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Australia’s Usman Khawaja leaves the ground after losing his wicket during day two of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Sri Lanka was staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test on Thursday.Fatigued after spending five and a half sessions fielding under the scorching sun, Sri Lanka's batting resistance was minimal.Oshada Fernando was the first to fall for 7, trapped leg before by Matthew Kuhnemann, setting the tone for a challenging evening.Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews didn't last long either, both victim...