Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the coin toss and opted to bat first against Australia in the 2nd and final Test of their ongoing series in Galle. Australia have given Test debut to another player in the ongoing tour with Cooper Connolly becoming the 471st player to play red-ball cricket for the country at international level. Australia have a 1-0 lead in the series having crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs last week at the same venue.
Sri Lanka Fights Back in Second Test Against Australia
In the ongoing Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia, the hosts put up a valiant fight in the second and final Test, opting to bat first after winning the toss in Galle. Australia, holding a 1-0 lead after a crushing victory in the first Test, gave a Test debut to Cooper Connolly, the 471st Australian to play red-ball cricket at the international level.
Australia had dominated the first Test, winning by an innings and 242 runs. Sri Lanka, however, showed resilience in the second match, posting a respectable 212 in their first innings. The Sri Lankan bowlers then restricted Australia to 298, setting up an intriguing battle for the series decider.
Background
Sri Lanka and Australia have a long and storied history in Test cricket, dating back to 1983. Australia has generally held the upper hand, winning 29 of the 52 Tests played between the two sides. However, Sri Lanka has enjoyed some notable victories, including a 3-0 sweep in 2004.
The current series is crucial for both teams. Sri Lanka is seeking to redeem themselves after the disappointing loss in the first Test, while Australia is aiming to maintain their dominance and extend their lead in the ICC World Test Championship.
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