Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025

Karunaratne's farewell begins the end of an era of Sri Lankan Test cricket
They've shared dressing rooms, team buses, and hotels for a decade-and-a-half for various Sri Lanka teams, and at this moment knew they would never again bat together in internationals. Chandimal wanted one more moment with his friend.
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The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka in the game, but their hopes of a big first-innings total after winning the toss did not materialize.
Australia on top after Sri Lanka crumble to 229/9 despite Chandimal’s gritty 74 in 2nd Test
Australia bowled with discipline, sticking to its plans and backing it up with excellent fielding despite extreme heat and humidity
Australia Dominates Day One in Second Test Against Sri Lanka
Australia took control of the second test against Sri Lanka, reducing them to 229-9 by the end of day one. Despite efforts from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka struggled against disciplined Australian bowling,
Sri Lanka's 'strength is spin', but it's a game Australia can play too
The surface for the second Test in Galle appears substantially drier than the track used for the first match, which Australia won by a massive margin
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.
Australia Dominates Sri Lanka: A Test Match Showdown
Australia asserted control in the second test against Sri Lanka, reducing the hosts to 229-9 by the end of day one. Despite respectable performances from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka struggled against disciplined Australian bowling and excellent fielding.
Fluent Chandimal takes Sri Lanka to 87-1 in second Australia Test
A 64-run stand for the second wicket enabled Sri Lanka to reach 87-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against Australia on Thursday. The Sri Lankan second-wicket pair batted with better discipline than the side showed when losing the first Test by a record innings and 242 runs last week.
Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket
Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket.
Australia on the brink of series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka
Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211 ...
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Sri Lanka–Australia 2nd Test: Chandimal, Kusal defiant as Australia dominate
Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis hit fighting half centuries for Sri Lanka on day one as Australia bowlers pinned them down ...
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Karunaratne and Chandimal give Sri Lanka solid start
Defying expectations so far, the dry surface in Galle has not gone wild and Sri Lanka’s top-order capitalised with opener Dimuth Karunaratne kick-starting his farewell by batting through the first ...
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Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Dinesh Chandimal falls twice in a session as ex-captain's nightmare dismissal sums up record loss
Dinesh Chandimal achieved something rarely seen on Saturday — a forgettable moment for an ex-captain and a record low in Sri Lanka's proud Test history. Anyone who's seen Sri Lanka's tail ...