Fluent Chandimal takes Sri Lanka to 87-1

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka in the game, but their hopes of a big first-innings total after winning the toss did not materialize.
Fluent Chandimal takes Sri Lanka to 87-1 in second Australia Test
A 64-run stand for the second wicket enabled Sri Lanka to reach 87-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against Australia on Thursday.
Alex Carey breaks Gilchrist's all-time Australia record during Galle Test against Sri Lanka
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey overtook legendary Adam Gilchrist's record on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter from his team to touch the 150-run mark in Asian conditions. Carey achieved this accomplishment during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.
Australia on top after Sri Lanka crumble to 229/9 despite Chandimal’s gritty 74 in 2nd Test
Australia bowled with discipline, sticking to its plans and backing it up with excellent fielding despite extreme heat and humidity
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