Galle, Australia

Cricket-Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle test
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka on Friday. Only a 27-over session was possible on day three with Sri Lanka losing two wickets and slumping to 136-5 before rain stopped play.
Rain Halts Australia's March in Galle Test
Australia's pursuit of victory in the first test against Sri Lanka was delayed by rain in Galle. Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century provided some resistance despite Sri Lanka's significant deficit.
Australia tighten grip over Sri Lanka in rain-marred Galle Test
Australia maintained their dominance in Galle on the rain-hit Day 3 of the ongoing opening Test against Sri Lanka. The hosts were reduced to 136/5, trailing by a massive 518 runs, when rain interrupted play in the morning session. The inclement weather continued, entirely washing out the second and third sessions.
Dinesh Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on first Test
GALLE: Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Chandimal was waging a lone battle on 63 with Australia ahead by 518 runs and tightening their grip on the first Test before rain forced early lunch Friday. The hosts were 136-5 by the first break on day three in Galle with wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis also at the crease on 10 after losing two more wickets overnight.
Rain a pain in Sri Lanka but Australia so dominant a second Test XI could compete on world stage
Rain ruined Australia’s hopes of moving in for the kill against Sri Lanka on day three of the first Test in Galle but
Australia strike twice before rain saves Sri Lanka from further damage
Australia’s menacing attack was left frustrated after the final two sessions of day three were washed out as Sri Lanka had respite from a Galle surface starting to play tricks. The day started amid sunny conditions and 27 overs were bowled before rain cascaded on the ground out of nowhere just before lunch.
DAY 3: Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on first test
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal was waging a lone battle on 63 with Australia ahead by 518 runs and tightening their grip on the first test before rain forced early lunch Friday.
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia's 654 in 1st Test
Usman Khawaja’s double century, Josh Inglis’ debut hundred, and Steve Smith’s second test century in Galle propelled the visitors into a position of absolute command.
Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing ...
Australia in Sri Lanka: Rains foils Aussie fun as Dinesh Chandimal gives visitors pause
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SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 3: Australia still in control despite Chandimal resistance and rain interruption
Australia in control on day three despite interruption due to rain and resistance from Dinesh Chandimal. Check out all the details only on CricTracker ...