Galle, Sri Lanka, Feb 7, 2025 (AFP) - Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257

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2025-02-07

Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday. Resuming from their overnight score of 229-9, Sri Lanka's last pair dug in with stubborn resistance, adding 34 valuable runs for the final wicket. Their defiance was eventually broken when Beau Webster plucked a stunning reflex catch at second slip off Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling to dismiss Lahiru......

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