The second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia commenced today in Galle, with Sri Lanka winning the toss and electing to bat first.
Three changes were made to the Sri Lankan squad, with Pathum Nissanka, Ramesh Mendis, and Lahiru Kumara included in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Australia introduced Cooper Connolly into their lineup.
At lunch, Sri Lanka stood at 87/1, with former Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne batting on 34* and Dinesh Chandimal on 35*. Pathum Nissanka was the only batter dismissed, scoring 11 runs.
This match marks Dimuth Karunaratne’s final appearance in Test cricket, adding significance to the encounter.
