Australia routed Sri Lanka by achieving victory through an innings and 242 runs margin on day four during the first Test match in Galle. The Aussies displayed their dominance again on day three after rainfall delays in order to crush Sri Lanka’s batting order completely. During two innings, Australia disposed of 15 wickets to finish with a nearly perfect win.
Australian batting
Australia achieved its highest Asian total by reaching 654 for 6, which turned into a victorious display. During his first appearance in Test cricket, Josh Inglis demonstrated explosive batting abilities by striking his maiden hundred in a hurry to boost the Australian batting performance. Sri Lankan batters could not construct momentum because the Australian batting performed efficiently.
Matthew Kuhnemann
Matthew Kuhnemann showed exceptional skill, and his bowling techniques became the principal factor in the team’s victory against the opposition. During the game, he took nine wickets, including getting five of his opponents out in Sri Lanka’s first batting effort. The Sri Lankan batters experienced extreme difficulties trying to manage his precise deliveries and diverse variations.
Sri Lankan batting
The Sri Lankan batting order received a total of 165 runs in the first innings, and this required the team to follow suit on the field, but it met with further difficulties. Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews formed a 69-run alliance during the Sri Lankan batting display before another collapse occurred. The Australian bowlers demolished the team while remaining in the field for just 247 runs.
Australian Bowling
- Nathan Lyon and Kuhnemann worked together to achieve the match’s conclusion through exact bat-ball deliveries. Through his unorthodox off-spin, Lyon caused significant difficulties for Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter, who could never recover from such attacks. The Australian cricketers demonstrated superior control in bowling because they successfully drew value from the playing conditions.
- The Sri Lankan batsmen collapsed during the match against Australia’s elite bowling division which produced constant pressure. The speed of consecutive wickets complicated their situation as they failed to form stable partnerships and prevented any sort of comeback effort. Among a few highlights the hosts produced, Kamindu Mendis managed to put together a brief, notable batting performance.
Worst Defeat
Sri Lanka’s Test history bears its worst defeat to date after its loss against Australia, which demonstrated its inability to counter the strong opponent. Australia keeps the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy because of their decisive victory while planning to strengthen its current position. The cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia starts on February 6 to test for a victorious turnaround.
