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SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia were 98 for three before stumps were called on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

He and Ramesh Mendis put on a 50-plus partnership after Angelo Mathews fell for 39 to Nathan Lyon. After Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc struck in the first session on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, it was the spinners' turn to shine in the second session as the hosts were reduced to 139/6. Pat Cummins removed Pathum Nissanka for 23, while Mitchell Starc accounted for the wicket of Kusal Mendis. Nathan Lyon then ended Dimuth Karunaratne's vigil for 28 before Mitchell Swepson struck with consecutive deliveries to send Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal packing. Lyon then got the big wicket of Mathews. Australia, have opted for two spinners in Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson. Travis Head is also an option for spin if Australia want to turn to him. SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia were 98 for three before stumps were called on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 47 while Travis Head was not out on six as the visitors trail the hosts by 114 runs.

Spinners Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson were able to generate significant turn and Sri Lanka's spin-heavy attack will be licking their lips at the thought ...

Derided for his inability to take command with his spin in the 2016 series against Sri Lanka, Lyon failed to take a five-wicket haul in the 3-0 flogging then. Lyon claimed figures of 5-90 to help bowl Sri Lanka out for 212 just after tea on the opening day of the two-Test series, before the tourists went to stumps at 3-98 in Galle. But as is so often the case on the sub-continent, a sting in the tail was still to come. Australia bowled Sri Lanka out for 212 runs on the first day of their Test match in Galle With the ball looping in the air, Warner kept his eyes firmly on the prize to spring forwards and catch the ball one-handed. - David Warner took a stunning catch in Day One of the First Test vs Sri Lanka

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22.2 de Silva to Khawaja, no run, throws it a touch wider and Khawaja reaches to block it into the off-side 23.1 Ramesh Mendis to Khawaja, no run, quicker and around off, Khawaja sits back and defends to the off-side This dustbowl is not going to last five days and by tomorrow we should have a clear idea which way the match is heading. 23.3 Ramesh Mendis to Khawaja, no run, flatter and close to off, Khawaja camps back and stabs it into the off-side Khawaja has looked good and he holds the key for Australia just like he did in Pakistan. Sri Lanka have only 114 runs in the bank and have to make sure Australia don't get a big lead. Dickwella being the standout batter as his counterattacking fifty is what took them to a respectable total.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took a fifer to lead the way for Australia on Day 1 as Sri Lanka could only manage 212 at stumps on day 1 of the first test played ...

But, Khawaja and Travis Head managed to survive the period and remained unbeaten at stumps on day one for Australia. Vandersay holed out in the deep as Sri Lanka were all out for 212. Sri Lanka were in a big spot of bother at 139/6, with the tail exposed. Lyon snapped up Dickwella (58) and Lasith Embuldeniya in the next two overs to complete his five-for. Cummins though was persistent in his line outside off stumps and it finally reaped rewards when Nissanka (23) edged one to the keeper, breaking the 38-run opening stand. A total of 13 wickets fell on day one as Australia, led by Lyon’s five-for, bowled Sri Lanka out for 212 in their first innings before reaching 98/3 at stumps and trailing by 114 runs.Also Read - SL vs AUS 5th ODI Live Streaming: When And Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Australia Live in India

Steve Smith was left fuming at Usman Khawaja after being run out by the Aussie opener at the end of day one.

He will be joined by Travis Head (six off 11) when Australia takes the field on day two. "It's almost as if Smith couldn't believe he had to go. The ball cannoned off Smith's front pad towards the covers, and with no fielder in the vicinity, he and Khawaja proceeded to take a run, only for Khawaja to reject the run with his batting partner stranded in the middle of the pitch.

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Usman Khawaja needs to go on the with the job on day two as he eyes a half-century following his involvement in a horror mix-up with Steve Smith.

As it is, that 13 wickets were taken in the day means this match is already hurtling well ahead of schedule. Australia resume day two at 3-98, still 114 runs behind Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 212. Welcome back to our live coverage of the Australia and Sri Lanka Test series. On Wednesday, it was a redemption story. Australia risked squandering a breakthrough spell by Mitchell Swepson and a sturdy shift by Nathan Lyon after a couple of harebrained moments in the final hour of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on the beachlike Galle pitch. With a backdrop of their personal and collective struggles of Australia’s 2016 tour of Sri Lanka and given their recent success in Pakistan, Lyon and his teammates needed to prove they could continue standing up in the subcontinent.

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Usman Khawaja, however, has been steady for Australia, and was batting on 47 at Stumps on Day 1. Australia will begin Day 2 at 98/3 after having bowled the hosts out for 212. SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: The start of play on Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle has been delayed due to rain.

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This dustbowl is not going to last five days and by tomorrow we should have a clear idea which way the match is heading. Khawaja has looked good and he holds the key for Australia just like he did in Pakistan. Sri Lanka have only 114 runs in the bank and have to make sure Australia don't get a big lead. Dickwella being the standout batter as his counterattacking fifty is what took them to a respectable total. Early morning rain in Galle and the entire ground is under covers. Can he be ranked alongside the all-time greats when it comes to offspinners? Asked to bowl first, the visitors were first disciplined and then sliced through the hosts in the second and third sessions. So the delay will be longer for sure. Mendis: Ashwin and Lyon are greatest spinners of present era. The start of day quite a long way away." Vedant Upganlawar: Nathan Lyon is so big an asset to the Australian Test side that the team almost fails all the time when Lyon is not having his best time in the middle. Australia has been lucky to have such a quality spinner in their pace heavy bowling attack! Lyon is an underrated Legend of the Game!