Australia vs Sri Lanka Cricket Test 2025: In-Depth Match Report of Australia’s 654/6d and Innings Victory at Galle International Stadium Featuring Khawaja’s 232 and Smith’s 141
Cricket Match Report: Australia vs Sri Lanka
Test 1 of 2 – Australia leads 1-0 | Day 4, Session 2
Date: 29 Jan – 1 Feb
Venue: Galle International Stadium
Match Overview
In a display of sheer dominance, Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia piled up an imposing total of 654/6 declared in their first innings. Sri Lanka, unable to match the score, managed just 165 in their first innings and 247 in their second, resulting in a comprehensive victory for the Australians.
Match Details & Scorecard
Result: Australia won by an innings and 242 runs
Toss: Australia won the toss and decided to bat
Team | Innings | Score | Key Performers |
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Australia | 1st innings | 654/6 declared |
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Sri Lanka | 1st innings | 165 |
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Sri Lanka | 2nd innings | 247 |
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Key Performances
Player of the Match: Usman Khawaja (AUS) – Scored an impressive 232 runs to anchor Australia’s innings.
The match witnessed stellar batting from the Australian top order. Khawaja’s score of 232 and Smith’s contribution of 141 were pivotal in setting up the massive total. Conversely, Sri Lanka’s batting struggled under pressure, with their top order unable to stabilize the innings despite some resistance from Chandimal.
Match Highlights
Several highlight packages were released by SonyLIV capturing key moments across the match:
- Full Match Highlights (30:05): An overview of the entire match with all the crucial moments.
- Rain Curtails Play – Day 3 (6:06): Coverage of the interruption due to rain on Day 3, yet Australia maintained control.
- AUS Put Massive 654 On Board – Day 2 (15:19): A detailed recap of Australia’s dominating first innings.
- Smith-Khawaja Put Australia In Driving Seat – Day 1 (14:10): Early match insights showing how Australia set the tone.
Additional Information
The match was played under India Standard Time at the historic Galle International Stadium. Despite intermittent rain interruptions, Australia’s performance remained unaffected, ensuring their dominant series lead. With the series standing at 1-0 in favor of Australia, the forthcoming tests promise to be equally compelling.
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