Australia continued to dominate the second Test against Sri Lanka as they chased down 75 runs for victory. Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann were on fire with the ball, with Lyon picking up 3 wickets and Kuhnemann grabbing 4. Sri Lanka was all out for 231, with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 50. Australia’s Steve Smith also made history by reaching 200 Test catches.
In their chase, Australia got off to a solid start with Usman Khawaja and Travis Head leading the charge. Head’s aggressive batting style saw Australia reach the target in quick time, securing a whitewash series victory over Sri Lanka. Head finished as the leading run-scorer in the series.
The Australian Men’s Cricket Team also announced a winter tour of the West Indies before the Ashes series. Meanwhile, English cricket faced internal turmoil as they struggled against Australia in the ongoing series. The Ashes series between Australia and England is eagerly anticipated by fans.
The match at Galle International Cricket Stadium saw exciting performances from both teams, with Australia’s dominance evident throughout. With Lyon and Kuhnemann leading the bowling attack and Head’s explosive batting, Australia showcased their strength in the series. Sri Lanka will now look to regroup and improve for future matches.
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