Australia, Galle and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia's 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136 for five at lunch Friday in response to Australia’s imposing first innings of 654 for six declared. A rain-curtailed morning session on Day 3 of the first test did little to ease Sri Lanka's woes,
Rain impacts play on Day 3 of Galle Test between Sri Lanka, Australia
The rain played a major role on the third day of the ongoing Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.At Stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka were 136/5 in 42 overs with Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis unbeaten on the crease as they are way behind Baggy Greens total by 518 runs.
Follow-on looms as option for Australia in rainy Galle
In the past 15 years, Australia has only enforced the follow-on five times, with acting skipper Smith in command for one of those matches, a win over the West Indies in Hobart in 2015. But it may be Australia's clearest path to victory against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test in Galle.
Rain comes to Sri Lanka’s rescue as they struggle at 136/5
Persistent rain on day three halted Australia’s plan to bowl out Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Play was possible for only one hour and 45 minutes during the first session yesterday and Sri Lanka were 136 for 5 wickets before rain forced the players to leave the field 15 minutes before the lunch break at 11.
Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle test
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka on Friday.
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3: Live score and updates from Galle
After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of the Australia bowling attack featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.
Aussies leave Sri Lanka five down after rain-hit third day
Multiple bursts of torrential rain in what is historically the driest month in the southern part of the island saw play curtailed shortly before lunch, then officially abandoned at 3.30pm with Sri Lanka 5-136 in reply to Australia's daunting first innings of 6 (dec)-654.
Rain slows Australia's progress in Sri Lanka
Rain slows Australia's progress on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as only two wickets fall.
Australia strike twice before rain saves Sri Lanka from further damage
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SL’s Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on Galle Test
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Stats - Australia's new Asian high, Khawaja's big effort and Inglis' dream debut
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