Thu Jan 30 18:52:09 IST 2025: ## Australia Dominates Day Two in Galle Test Against Sri Lanka
**Galle, Sri Lanka:** Australia continued their dominance on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka, amassing a record score and reducing the home side to a precarious 3-44 at stumps. Usman Khawaja became the first Australian to score a double-century in Sri Lanka, finishing on 232, while Josh Inglis celebrated his Test debut with a century. Australia declared their innings at a mammoth 654/6, their highest ever Test score in Asia and against Sri Lanka.
The Australian bowlers then swiftly took three wickets, capitalizing on a shaky Sri Lankan start. Oshada Fernando and Dimuth Karunaratne fell early, the latter caught by substitute fielder Nathan McSweeney. The highlight of the bowling display was a stunning one-handed diving catch by Travis Head at short leg to dismiss former captain Angelo Mathews for 7.
Despite the collapse, Sri Lanka will be looking to Kamindu Mendis, who showed some aggressive intent late in the day, to lead a potential recovery. However, the task facing the home side appears monumental. Persistent rain is also forecast for the coming days. Australia will be highly pleased with their commanding lead heading into day three.
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