SL Vs AUS 1st Test: Rain Halts Play On Day 3 At Galle

Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136 for five at lunch Friday in response to Australia바카라�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 Lanka바카라�s woes, with the hosts still trailing by 518 runs. The disparity between the two teams was stark. While Australia바카라�s batters displayed patience and precision on a spin-friendly surface, Sri Lanka바카라�s top order didn바카라�t offer much resistance. Usman Khawaja바카라�s double century, Josh Inglis바카라� debut hundred, and Steve Smith바카라�s second test century in Galle propelled the visitors into a position of absolute command. Resuming Friday at 44-3, Sri Lanka바카라�s hopes of a rally quickly faded. Kamindu Mendis was out for 15, feathering a leg-side catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey off paceman Mitchell Starc (2-13) with the total at 67.

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Updated on: 31 January 2025 4:43 pm

Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo:

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Umpires inspect the ground condition | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Umpires inspect the ground condition after the play stopped due to rain during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo: Mitchell Starc

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls a delivery | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls a delivery during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo: Matthew Kuhnemann

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo: Sri Lankas Dinesh Chandimal

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal plays a shot | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal plays a shot during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo: Dinesh Chandimal

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal celebrates his fifty runs | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal celebrates his fifty runs during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo: Kusal Mendis

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal collide | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal collide as they run between the wickets during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal leave the ground as rain interrupts the play during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Australia's Mitchell Starc leaves the ground as rain interrupts the play | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Mitchell Starc leaves the ground as rain interrupts the play during day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 photo: rain interrupted the play

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3: Ground staff cover the pitch after rain interrupted the play | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Ground staff cover the pitch after rain interrupted the day three of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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