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.

Usman Khawaja's double century, complemented by emphatic hundreds from Steve Smith and debutant Josh Inglis, propelled Australia to an unprecedented score in Galle. Declaring at 654/6, they left Sri Lanka struggling at 44/3,

After Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis starred with the bat, Australia's bowlers found early wickets on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka and Australia will renew their rivalry in a two-Test home series starting tomorrow at the Galle Stadium. ..

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.

But how the surface plays here in Galle is just part of the wider fascination of Test cricket in this coastal setting near the southern tip of Sri Lanka. There are other factors too that add to the drama around what plays out in the middle.

Josh Inglis made a magical debut century to kick start his Test career and Usman Khawaja made a maiden double hundred that could extend his on a dominant second day in Sri Lanka.

Usman Khawaja's first Test century in almost two years and Steve Smith joining a prestigious group of all-time greats were the individual high points, but Australia's batting dominance on return to Asian conditions provided the story of day one against Sri Lanka at Galle.

Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith called it right at the toss and has opted to bat first at the Galle International Stadium

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The Galle International Stadium will host the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia, starting on Wednesday, January 29.

Australia’s stand-in skipper, Steve Smith, completed 10,000 runs in Test cricket during the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.