Australia vs Sri Lanka Test Series

The first match between Australia vs Sri Lanka Test is currently underway at Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, opting for a spin-heavy lineup to suit the conditions.

Key Developments:

• Team Composition: Australia has included three spinners in their lineup: Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, and Matt Kuhnemann, alongside pacer Mitchell Starc. This decision reflects the team’s strategy to leverage the spin-friendly conditions of the Galle pitch.
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• Batting Order: Travis Head has been promoted to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja, replacing Sam Konstas. This change aims to strengthen Australia’s response to Sri Lanka’s spin attack.
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• Milestone: Australian captain Steve Smith has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 runs in Test cricket, underscoring his pivotal role in the team’s batting lineup.
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Match Schedule:

• First Test: January 29 – February 2, 2025, at Galle International Stadium.
• Second Test: February 6 – 10, 2025, at the same venue.
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For live scores and detailed statistics, you can visit ESPNcricinfo dedicated page for this series.

Latest Updates on Australia vs Sri Lanka Test Series

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Star set to be dumped from Test team

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Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka

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Reborn Sri Lanka playing for a community bouncing back from turmoil

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