Sri Lanka takes on Australia in the second Test at Galle from February 6-10. The match starts from 10 am IST. Australia are leading the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by an innings and 242 runs.
Sri Lanka failed to counter the spin threat from Australia as the spinners made merry. The batting lineup was exposed in front of Nathan Lyon and co and the first Test finished inside four days.
Australia declared on 654/4 and bowled out Sri Lanka for 165 in the first innings. They asked the Lankans to follow on and bowled them out for 247 in the second innings.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia Second Test, Match Preview
This Test match is special for reasons more than one. This is Dimuth Karunaratne's 100 Test match. Moreover, a win here will give the Aussies their first series win in Sri Lanka since 2011. For the Aussies who have already made it to the WTC final, there is a huge incentive if they win the Test match.
Meanwhile, for the Lankans who were completely outplayed in the first Test, the second Test gives them a chance to make a comeback. They can take their learnings from the first Test and use them in the second innings. At the moment, there is no weakness in the Australian team.
However, they have injury concerns with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Both have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, for the Australian batters, the second Test gives them a chance to pile on the pressure on the hosts by scoring big runs. Usman Khawaja was the Player Of The Match in the first Test. Steve Smith and Travis Head also got big runs.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Head to Head Records
The two teams have played 34 Test matches till date with the Aussies winning 21 Test matches and the Sri Lankans just five. In the last five Tests between the two sides, The Lankans have won just one while the Aussies four. Sri Lanka are yet to win away from home in Test matches against Australia, who have 8 away wins.
Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Live Streaming Details
When will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match be played?
The match will be played from February 6-10.
Where will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match be played?
It will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle.
What time will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match start?
The match will start from 10 am IST.
How to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match live on TV?
Indian fans can tune in to Sony Sports Network channels to watch the live telecast of the Test match.
Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test match  Live?
The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.
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