Galle, February 1, 2025
Australia exhaustively outplayed Sri Lanka in the first Test of the Warne- Muralitharan jewel at Galle, winning the match by an innings and 242 runs in a one- sided contest. The match was concluded on Day 4, with Sri Lanka’s fur lineup worsening under pressure and failing to manage with Australia’s attacking baits.
Sri Lanka’s Innings A Shaky Performance
Choosing to go to coliseum first, Australia’s solid fur lineup scored 654/6, with Usman Khawaja leading the charge with a stirring double century. Sri Lanka’s response in the face of a gallant struggle by Jeffrey Vandersay, who fought hard for his maiden half- century, was pathetic. They were sailed out for a bare 165 in their alternate innings, chasing a redoubtable target after being forced to follow on.
Australia’s Bowling Attack Clinical and Ruthless
Nathan Lyon( 4/78) and Matthew Kuhnemann( 4/40) were the stylish of the lot for Australia, and the two of them took eight lattices together. Sri Lanka’s top order wasn’t suitable to handle the spin, and they were reduced to 30/3 on Day 4 before the collapse continued. Kuhnemann’s five- wicket haul in the first innings and Lyon’s work throughout the game assured that Sri Lanka norway had a chance to save the game.
Crucial Moments
Sri Lanka’s middle order faltered, unable to resist after early wickets. Vandersay’s fightback, scoring 50 runs, delayed the inevitable. Australia’s batting dominance was highlighted by Usman Khawaja’s double century, with Steven Smith and Josh Inglis also making centuries.
Australia’s traipsing Highlights
Usman Khawaja 200( off 375 balls) – Set the platform with a masterful double century.
Steven Smith 110 – Scored his 25th Test century and became the 10th player to score 10,000 Test runs.
Josh Inglis 106 – Debutant’s steady fur contributed to Australia’s dominance.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Highpoints
Prabath Jayasuriya( 3/94) and Jeffrey Vandersay( 3/91) were the stylish bowlers, but their sweat could n’t stop the Australian rage.
Player of the Match Usman Khawaja
Khawaja was awarded Player of the Match for his record double hundred. When expressing his views about his performance, he editorialized that there was a need to acclimatize to conditions in Sri Lanka and gave credit to his guests on the islet in the history.
Player of the Series Steven Smith
Australia commander Steven Smith was named Player of the Series after his outstanding performance with club and captaincy. He has been in top form and showed his class again with a match- winning innings in this match.
Turning Points
Khawaja’s Double Century His fur assured Australia’s strong aggregate, making it an unachievable lead.
Australia’s Spin Attack Lyon and Kuhnemann’s middle- over dominance did n’t allow Sri Lanka to form hookups.
Sri Lanka’s Top- order Collapse Early loss of their crucial batsmen in the alternate innings sealed their fate.
What is Coming?
Australia’s comprehensive palm has given them a 1- 0 lead in the series. The alternate Test, formerly more at Galle, would be a deciding hassle for Sri Lanka to tie the series. Australia will look to continue the instigation and win the series with another solid performance.
Detail Scores
Australia 654/6 in 141 overs( Usman Khawaja 200, Steven Smith 110, Josh Inglis 106; Prabath Jayasuriya 3/94)
Sri Lanka 165 all out in 52.3 overs( Jeffrey Vandersay 50, Kusal Mendis 29; Nathan Lyon 4/78, Matthew Kuhnemann 4/40)
Result Australia won by an innings and 242 runs
Player of the Match Usman Khawaja
Player of the Series Steven Smith
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