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Australia close on series triumph after swatting aside Sri Lanka resistance

  • Sri Lanka 257 and 211-8;Australia 414 after day three
  • Tourists only trail by 54 runs in the second Test

Australia need only two wickets and a bit of gusto from the top order to defeat Sri Lanka and claim their first series whitewash on the subcontinent in nearly 20 years.

Sri Lanka went to stumps on day three of the second Test only 54 runs ahead of Australia in their second innings, with Kusal Mendis (48 not out) their last recognised batter. Australia could seal the win in the morning session on Sunday, but won’t want the run chase getting out of hand given the tricks the Galle pitch played early on day three.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian

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