Kuhnemann, Lyon keep Sri Lanka on the ropes

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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Galle

Day 3 Afternoon Session

Australia's bowlers continued to dominate the proceedings on the third afternoon of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon were the pick of the bowlers, ensuring that Australia capitalized on their huge first innings lead.

Key Wickets:

  • Pathum Nissanka (lbw) – Matthew Kuhnemann (2-22)
  • Dimuth Karunaratne (c Alex Carey) – Matthew Kuhnemann (2-22)
  • Dinesh Chandimal (c Beau Webster) – Nathan Lyon (2-27)
  • Kamindu Mendis (c Marnus Labuschagne) – Nathan Lyon (2-27)

Scoreboard:

  • Sri Lanka: 98/4 (Angelo Mathews 38*)
  • Australia: 414 (Alex Carey 156, Steve Smith 131)
  • Sri Lanka trails by 59 runs.


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