Wed Jan 29 19:27:09 UTC 2025: ## Australia Dominates Day 1 of Test Match, Khawaja and Smith Shine
**Galle, Sri Lanka** – Australia enjoyed a commanding first day in the Test match against Sri Lanka, thanks to centuries from Usman Khawaja (147*) and Steven Smith (104*). The pair’s unbeaten partnership propelled Australia to a dominant position at the close of play. Khawaja, celebrating his first Test century since 2023, stated his focus remained solely on the team’s success. Smith’s century also marked a significant milestone, joining the exclusive club of batters with over 10,000 Test runs.
Meanwhile, in other cricketing news, several matches concluded with decisive victories: MI Cape Town achieved a 10-wicket win with 54 balls remaining; Vipers secured a 5-wicket win with 6 balls to spare; Barishal triumphed with a 9-wicket victory and 81 balls remaining; Chittagong won by 5 wickets with 14 balls left; and Central D clinched a 5-wicket win using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method with only 3 balls remaining.
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