Thu Jan 30 01:48:14 IST 2025: ## Australia and Sri Lanka to Clash in Galle Test, Live Streaming Worldwide
**Galle, Sri Lanka –** Cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka, commencing January 29th, 2025, at 10:00 AM IST at the Galle International Stadium. The match promises a thrilling contest, particularly given the venue’s spin-friendly pitch.
Australia, led by stand-in captain Steve Smith (Pat Cummins is on paternity leave), enters the series on a high after their recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph against India. Despite missing key players like Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood, the Australian lineup boasts strong hitters including Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, and the pace of Mitchell Starc.
Sri Lanka, captained by Dhananjaya de Silva, will rely on their spin attack spearheaded by Prabath Jayasuriya and Nishan Peiris. The return of key players Kamindu Mendis and Pathum Nissanka from injury will further bolster their hopes.
The match will be a strategic battle, with Sri Lanka’s experienced core facing off against Australia’s powerful batting order. The deteriorating Galle pitch, expected to offer significant turn and bounce, is likely to play a crucial role.
The match will be broadcast on various channels globally, including Sony Sports Ten 5 and SonyLiv in India, Siyatha TV and Dialog TV in Sri Lanka, 7Cricket in Australia, and Willow TV and Sky Sports Cricket in the UK and Europe. Online streaming options are plentiful, ensuring fans worldwide can enjoy the action. A partly cloudy forecast with potential showers later in the week adds an element of unpredictability to the already exciting match-up.
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