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Australia in Sri Lanka: Live coverage of second Test’s opening day in Galle

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Nathan Lyon celebrates after taking the wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne.
Camera IconNathan Lyon celebrates after taking the wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne. Credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

WA’s Cooper Connolly has earned his baggy green cap as Australia look to close out their Test series with a win.

Follow all the action here, with the first ball set for 12.30pm (WA time).

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50 for Chandimal

As he was in the first Test Chandimal is looking the best batter by miles as he works a single into midwicket to bring up his 50 off 105 balls.

Been a largely chanceless inning from the veteran and once again proving to be a thorn for Australia.

GALLE, SRI LANKA - FEBRUARY 06: Dinesh Chandimal of Sri Lanka celebrates after scoring a half century during day one of the Second Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on February 06, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Camera IconGALLE, SRI LANKA - FEBRUARY 06: Dinesh Chandimal of Sri Lanka celebrates after scoring a half century during day one of the Second Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on February 06, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images

Mendis survives on review

Lyon gets one to straighten past the edge of Kamindu Mendis and there’s an appeal and Joel Wilson raises the finger.

But Mednis instantly reviews and replays show he’s missed it by some way, wonder what Australia and Wilson must of heard.

LYON HAS THREE!

Matthews did not look comfortable out their and he chases some width from Lyon but it doesn’t turn and skims the outside edge on the way through to Carey.

He’s gone for 1 off 26 balls.

That’s a loose shot from the veteran and it’s a good take from Carey as Lyon moves to 549 Test wickets.

Australia put the squeeze on

In the eight overs since lunch, Sri Lanka have score just nine runs and lost a wicket.

Angelo Matthews looks jumpy in defence and is currently 1 off 25 balls.

Australia will hope they can squeeze out a couple more wickets on what is still a good wicket.

Chandimal shows no such worries stepping out to drive Lyon for four.

BOWLED ‘IM

Just when Australia needed a lift the GOAT strikes again!

It skidded on from around the wicket and Karunaratne can’t bring the bat down in time as it goes off the toe end and back onto his stumps.

A timely breakthrough and great variation from Lyon.

We’re back

Australia will be hoping the pitch breaks up more in this second session otherwise they could be looking at a long day.

Lyon to continue after the break.

He drops one short and wide that Chandimal cracks for four forward of point.

LUNCH - Sri Lanka 1/87

Connolly bowls the last over before lunch and it’s much better as he gets through a maiden.

Just the one wicket in the session as Sri Lanka have batted well in relatively calm conditions so far.

Lyon ripped one to remove Nissanka but Chandimal and Kuranaratne have played with a straight bat and put away the sweeps to put on 64 runs.

Australia have kept it tight but will need to be patient with the surface still looking a good one for batting.

Cooper gets his chance

A couple of overs before lunch and Smith throws the ball to Connolly coming from around the wicket.

He’s too full first up allowing Karunaratne to whip a single off his pads.

He lands a couple before Karunarante misses out on a full toss as Cooper goes too straight to finish for another single.

Three off his first over in Test cricket

50 partnership

Chandimal drives Webster in the air but just wide of cover for four to bring up the 50 stand.

He gets a single off an inside-edge as Sri Lanka continue to build at 1/76

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