Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. The duo’s incredible performance has put the team in a strong position, with Australia now having a significant lead over the hosts. Steve Smith, known for his exceptional batting skills, once again proved why he is considered one of the best batsmen in the world. His century was a testament to his skill and experience, as he navigated the Sri Lankan bowling attack with ease.
Alex Carey, on the other hand, continued his impressive run of form, scoring his second century in as many matches. His partnership with Steve Smith was the highlight of the day, as the two batsmen put on a massive stand that took the game away from Sri Lanka. The hosts, who were hoping to restrict Australia to a low score, were left frustrated as the Australian batsmen dominated the proceedings. Carey’s innings was a mix of aggression and caution, as he rotated the strike and found the boundaries whenever possible.
The Australian team, which was looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in the first Test, will be thrilled with the way their batsmen have performed so far. The team’s bowlers will now be looking to capitalize on the good work done by the batsmen and restrict Sri Lanka to a low score in the second innings. With a significant lead already, Australia will be looking to push for a victory and level the series.
The Sri Lankan team, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their bowling performance. The team’s bowlers were unable to make any significant inroads into the Australian batting line-up, with Smith and Carey taking them apart. The hosts will now be looking to regroup and come up with a plan to dismiss the Australian batsmen quickly and restrict their lead. However, with the way the Australian batsmen are batting, it will be a tough task for the Sri Lankan bowlers.
The match is now set up for an exciting finish, with Australia looking to push for a victory and Sri Lanka looking to salvage a draw. The third day of the Test will be crucial, as both teams will be looking to gain the upper hand. The crowd will be eagerly waiting to see how the match unfolds, and whether the Australian batsmen can continue their dominance over the Sri Lankan bowlers.