Day three of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Galle International Cricket Stadium saw Australia in a dominant position, after setting a record total of 654 runs in their first innings. Sri Lanka, in response, struggled at 61-3 at the end of the 18th over.
Key events of the day included Nathan Lyon’s fierce off-spin bowling, Mitchell Starc’s consistent line and length, and Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis trying to stabilize Sri Lanka’s innings. Chandimal was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, reaching 23 runs before getting out.
In the Women’s Ashes Test match at the MCG, Australia had a strong position with Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland building a solid partnership. The Australian team was cruising at 93-1 in pursuit of England’s target of 170 runs.
Despite some rain interruptions, play started on time and Australia’s spin bowlers, led by Nathan Lyon, continued to trouble the Sri Lankan batsmen.
With Australia looking to push for a victory in this Test match, the Sri Lankan side faces a tough challenge in trying to avoid defeat. Can they mount a comeback and save the Test match? Stay tuned for more live coverage of the game.
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