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Sri Lanka vs Australia 2016, Live Cricket Score Updates & Ball by Ball commentary, 1st Test, Day 3 at Pallekele

Sri Lanka ended Day 2 at 6 for 1 with Australia continuing to lead by 80-runs in 1st Test at Pallekele.

Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Kusal Perera on Day 2 of 1st Test © AFP
Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Kusal Perera on Day 2 of 1st Test © AFP

Sri Lanka 2nd innings were off to shaky start as they ended Day 2 at 6 for 1, thanks to rains who played spoilsport once again.The live updates and ball-by-ball commentary of 1st Test, Day 4 match between Sri Lanka and Australia can be found here. Australia were bowled out for 204 in response to Sri Lanka’s 1st innings score of 117. Veteran Rangana Herath, Lakshan Sandakan took four wickets each while Nuwan Pradeep scalped two wickets to make comback after disastrous end to their 1st innings. Australia were found struggling as well after skipper Steven Smith and Usman Khawaja’s 59-run stand was ended, thanks to Herath’s spells. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test at Pallekele

Adam Voges top-scored for the Australians with 47, meaning no player from either side managed to score a half-century in the first innings. And with the turning pitch showing few signs of respite, the Australians’ first innings lead could well prove decisive as they try to cement their position as Test cricket’s number one side. Meanwahile, Kusal Perera was trapped by Mitchell Starc’s lbw and was gone for four in the 2nd innings. That keeps Australia in the front run leading by 80 runs. FULL CRICKET UPDATES: Sri Lanka vs Australia 2016, 1st Test at Pallekele

Day 1 was also loomed by the dark clouds, leading to early start of the match for lost overs on Wednesday. This time around the match is expected to find some twists and turns as the match begins early on Thursday. Sri Lanka will be expected to put up some huge runs on board and build strong partnerships to change the scenario. While Australia’s top bowlers like Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon will look to grab few wickets and end the Sri Lanka innings soon.

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