Pat Cummins lauds 'brave' Australia for facing challenge head on
"There is so much appetite to learn and be successful on these wickets"
29/06Result
1st Test, Australia tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jun 29-Jul 1 2022
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
212 & 113 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
321 & 10/0 (0.4 ov)
Player of the Match
29/06Result
1st Test, Australia tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jun 29-Jul 1 2022
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
212 & 113 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
321 & 10/0 (0.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Australia's rare high with spin, Sri Lanka's shortest innings
A look at some of the standout numbers from the Galle Test which lasted just over two days
Chris Silverwood: Sri Lanka need to get better at sweeping
Coach supported an attacking approach with the bat but said technique was a problem
How it happened: Sri Lanka - 113 all out in 22.5 overs
Sri Lanka were bowled out inside a session on the third day in Galle as the first Test hurtled to a finish. Here's how it unfolded
Angelo Mathews out of Galle Test due to Covid-19
Oshada Fernando named as his replacement on the third morning of the game
Day 2
Cameron Green stars as Australia build strong lead on truncated day
Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey also made vital runs as Sri Lanka's spinners struggled for control
Anti-government protesters removed from Galle fort
ESPNcricinfo understands that SLC has told the game's broadcasters not to show images of any protests
Usman Khawaja masters pulaofests and dustbowls to leave Sri Lanka on the ropes
Australia's batters have acquired some serious competence on subcontinent pitches
Day 1
Five for Lyon as spin dominates action-packed first day
Niroshan Dickwella's counter-attacking half-century and Ramesh Mendis' double-strike keep Sri Lanka in the contest
Another mad Dickwella day
There are no restraints on this thing. The brakes are worn. The harness is unclipped. SafeSearch is off
Nathan Lyon not afraid of 'bowling ugly' to earn rewards on South Asian tracks
Offspinner also talks about importance of getting rid of tailenders quickly in Test cricket
Others
Travis Head and Nathan Lyon rip through Sri Lanka to secure huge win
The home side collapsed inside 23 overs as the match ended before lunch on the third day
Adaptable Australia make further strides on subcontinent mission
A look at some of the key elements of their performance which came together in Galle
How Green's meticulous foresight helped reach the zone of proximal development
Green's rapid learning and use of knowledge from seniors to transcend extreme challenges has surprised his team-mates too
Karunaratne backs young Sri Lanka spinners to do what Herath did in 2016
"Even playing them in the nets, I can see an improvement. I think they'll do the job"
Australia's subcontinent journey looks to stay on track amid Galle challenge
Sri Lanka's spinners made a mark in the ODIs, now can they do the same in the Tests?