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Smith and Carey put Australia in command in Sri Lanka Test

Steve Smith and Alex Carey scored centuries, leading Australia to a strong position at 330-3 by stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Australia has a 73-run lead and an unbroken 259-run partnership between Smith and Carey for the fourth wicket.
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 257, with Kusal Mendis scoring 85 not out, but lacked support from other batsmen.
Australia has already secured the Warne-Murali Trophy with a 1-0 lead after a crushing victory in the first Test.

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New Strait Times

Smith and Carey put Australia in command in Sri Lanka Test

GALLE, Sri Lanka: Steve Smith and Alex Carey powered Australia to a formidable 414 all out Saturday in their first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

16 days ago·Malaysia

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Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test

16 days ago·United States

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7-63: Rapid Aussie collapse puts Test back in balance

Sri Lanka has turned the Galle Test on its head in a frantic hour, transforming a likely Australian outright victory into a match which is in the balance on day three. FOLLOW LIVE

16 days ago

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India TV News

Alex Carey achieves unprecedented feat, becomes first Australia keeper-batter to set new Test record

Alex Carey’s spot in the playing XI wasn’t guaranteed for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The team management planned to use Josh Inglis for the series as the 29-year-old has proved his worth in spin-friendly conditions. The keeper-batter was eventually handed his debut game in the first Test but interestingly, Carey found a spot as well. Travis Head was moved to opening, helping both cricketers feature in the playing XI. In the ope…

16 days ago·India

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Latestly

Alex Carey Becomes First Australian Wicketkeeper-Batter to Score 150+ Runs in Asian Conditions, Breaks Adam Gilchrist's Record During SL vs AUS 2nd Test 2025

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey overtook legendary Adam Gilchrist's record on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter from his team to touch the 150-run mark in Asian conditions. Carey achieved this accomplishment during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. Alex Carey Becomes First Australian Wicketkeeper-Batter to Score 150+ Runs in Asian Conditions, Breaks Adam Gilchrist's Record During SL vs AUS 2nd Test 2025.

16 days ago

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The Express Tribune

Smith, Carey tons put Aus on top in SL Test

Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. Australia, leading by 73 runs at 330-3, were poised to post a mammoth first-innings total, with Smith and Carey stitching together an unbroken 259-run stand for the fourth wicket. Sri Lanka's bowlers showed some early flair but the spinners struggled to get the same fizz off the surfa…

16 days ago·Pakistan

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