Lyon and Australia have the final word at Galle

Australia Clinches Series Victory in Sri Lanka

Australia has won their first Test series in Sri Lanka since 2011, defeating the hosts comprehensively in the second Test at Galle. The visitors' victory was a testament to their strategic planning and systematic preparation, which paid off in the lead-up to the tour.

Lyon's Spin Conclave

Nathan Lyon, Australia's premier spinner, was surrounded by every spinner in the Sri Lankan squad after the match, as they eagerly listened to his expertise. The 37-year-old spinning great shared his wisdom with the likes of Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, and Prabath Jayasuriya, who is Sri Lanka's No 1 practitioner of spin.

Labuschagne's Winning Runs

Marnus Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 26 as he sealed the deal with a clip off Dimuth Karunaratne, who was given the ball in the dying moments of his Test career. Labuschagne's efforts were a highlight of the match, as he overcame a difficult series with the bat to score the winning runs.

Australia's Complete Performance

The Australian team's comprehensive victory was a result of their complete performance, which included contributions from almost every player. The team's ability to set the tempo, stay patient, and seize moments was a key factor in their success.

Learning from Prior Tours

Australia's learnings from prior tours to Asia were evident in their performance, as they had strengthened their sway over the listless Sri Lankans. They had learnt to identify and seize moments, not only as individuals but as a collective, and to adjust their beat to the rhythm of Test cricket on these pitches.

Blueprint for Success

The Australian team's victory has provided them with a blueprint to win more often in the subcontinent, considering this was their first time since 2006 to have scored multiple victories in a series in this part of the world. A pathway to maybe end their drought on Indian soil in two years' time.

Lyon's Final Word

Nathan Lyon, who had nearly finished his time on the Galle ground with a wicket off his last ball, did leave having had the final word. Just like his Australian team, Lyon had made an unforgettable first impression here in 2011 and had left a lasting legacy.