SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 Updates of Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 Updates: Sri Lanka, starting the day at 44 runs, faced significant challenges on Day 3 against the disciplined bowling attack of the Australian team at the Galle International Stadium. So Let’s take a look at SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 Updates.
Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Highlights
As play resumed, Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis were at the crease. However, Mendis could not withstand the pressure and fell to a well-executed delivery from Mitchell Starc, marking a crucial breakthrough for Australia.
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Following Mendis’s dismissal, skipper Dhananjaya de Silva entered the field, managing to contribute 22 runs off 34 balls before also being dismissed. Kusal Mendis then joined the action but could only muster 10 runs from 25 balls, struggling to establish a rhythm at the crease.
Chandimal’s Resilient 63 Helps Sri Lanka Fight Back Against Australia on Day 2
The standout performer for Sri Lanka was undoubtedly Dinesh Chandimal. Displaying remarkable focus and composure, he crafted a solid innings, scoring a well-earned 63 runs off 115 balls.
His performance was pivotal, and with his collaboration, the Sri Lankan team accumulated a total of 136 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 42 overs, providing some resistance against a formidable Australian bowling lineup.
On the bowling side, the veteran Mitchell Starc led the Australians with authority, claiming 2 key wickets that shifted the momentum. Both Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon contributed significantly to the attack as well, with Kuhnemann also taking 2 wickets, while Lyon added 1 to the tally. Collectively, the disciplined Australian bowlers maintained consistent pressure on the Sri Lankan batting order throughout the day.
What happened on the day 2 of the 1st Test?
Usman Khawaja scored 232 and Steven Smith made 141 as Australia posted 654/6 before declaring. Debutant Josh Inglis added a quick 102. Sri Lanka struggled in reply, losing 3 wickets for 44 runs in 15 overs, with Dinesh Chandimal (9*) and Kamindu Mendis (13*) at the crease.
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