The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia commenced at the renowned Galle International Stadium in Galle. Sri Lanka, winning the toss, opted to bat first in what promised to be a riveting encounter. The match started promptly at 04:30, under the vigilant supervision of officials Adrian Holdstock, Joel Wilson, Chris Gaffaney, Jeff Crowe, and Prageeth Rambukwella.
Sri Lanka's batting lineup featured prominent players including Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, and Kamindu Mendis among others. The Australian bowling lineup boasted experienced players such as Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc.
Nathan Lyon emerged as a formidable force against the Sri Lankan batsmen. He bowled out Dhananjaya de Silva for a modest score of 48 runs and claimed the wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne, who managed 37 runs. Meanwhile, Angelo Mathews remained not out with a solid 45 runs but was eventually caught by Alex Carey off Nathan Lyon's delivery for an impressive 85 runs.
Kamindu Mendis made a significant contribution with his bat, scoring 90 runs before being caught by Steve Smith from a delivery by Travis Head. However, Dhananjaya de Silva faced a setback as he was caught by Beau Webster on Mitchell Starc's ball without scoring any runs.
The Sri Lankan team managed to accumulate a total of 136 runs for the loss of five wickets. Australia’s bowlers delivered a total of five overs, showcasing their strategic efforts against the opposing team. Notably, Mitchell Starc's economy rate stood at 92 runs per five overs, reflecting the intense competition on the field.
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