Live Coverage of Day Three of the Second Men’s Cricket Test Match between Sri Lanka and Australia’s Cricket Team

Australia’s dominance in the second Test in Galle continued on day three as Steve Smith and Alex Carey put on a masterclass of batting, leading their team to a lead of 73 runs with seven wickets still in hand. Smith and Carey’s partnership of 239 runs showcased their patience, skill, and stamina in sub-continent conditions. The day ended with Australia at 378-6. Sri Lanka managed to take two important wickets in the morning session with Jayasuriya dismissing Carey for 156 and Jayasuriya getting rid of Inglis for a duck. The game is finely poised as Australia look to build a challenging total with a lead of 116 runs. The pitch promises to offer assistance to the spinners and could make for an exciting finish if wickets start to tumble. The match holds the potential to go into hyperdrive as both teams look for an advantage. With the sun beaming down in Galle, the players are set for another day of intense cricket. Stay tuned for more action from this gripping Test match.

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