Fri Feb 07 13:01:39 UTC 2025: ## Australia Dominates Second Test Against Sri Lanka, Smith and Carey Smash Centuries
**Galle, Sri Lanka –** Australia has taken a commanding lead in the second Test against Sri Lanka, thanks to stunning centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey. Resuming day two with the scores relatively even, Australia completely overwhelmed Sri Lanka, eventually ending the day at 3-330, a lead of 73 runs.
Sri Lanka, dismissed for 257 in the first hour, had briefly looked to have the upper hand after dismissing Australia’s Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne early and Usman Khawaja for 36 just after lunch. However, the partnership between Smith and Carey proved unstoppable.
Smith, batting at his usual brilliance, notched his 36th Test century, becoming Australia’s highest Test run-scorer in Asia and surpassing Brian Lara’s record for most centuries in Sri Lanka. Carey, elevated to number five due to an injury to Josh Inglis, also reached his maiden Test century on foreign soil, a magnificent 139 not out – his highest Test score to date. The pair’s unbroken partnership of over 200 runs completely shifted the momentum of the match.
Despite some late pressure from the Sri Lankan bowlers, Carey and Smith remained resolute, accelerating the run rate in the final session and finishing the day to thunderous applause from the Australian camp. The impressive display leaves Australia firmly in control heading into day three.
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