Australia, Galle

Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket
Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket.
Revisiting the biggest innings victories for Australia in Test cricket
Australia's biggest Test win in terms of innings came against South Africa in the 2002 Johannesburg Test. A fiery double-hundred from Adam Gilchrist meant the Aussies declared at 652/7 while batting first. Matthew Hayden and Damien Martyn made tons. The hosts were folded for 159 in response as Australia en forced a follow-on.
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.
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 first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.
Australia beat Sri Lanka by innings and 242 runs in Galle test
Australia beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs on day four of the opening test in Galle on Saturday. Electing to bat, Australia amassed 654-6 declared in their first innings to take charge of the series opener at the Galle International Stadium.
Cricket-Kuhnemann and Lyon bowl Australia to innings victory against Sri Lanka
(Reuters) -Spin twins Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon combined to dismantle Sri Lanka and bowl Australia to a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs in the opening test in Galle on Saturday. Australia's biggest victory in Asia also ensured they will retain the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy,
Sri Lanka's historic defeat: Take a look at their biggest innings losses in Test Cricket
With a crushing defeat in the first Test of the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy 2025, Sri Lanka's cricketing woes reached a new low. The loss, by an innings and 242 runs against Australia, now stands as the biggest defeat in Sri Lanka's Test history.
Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.
Men’s Test team missing from Australian Cricket Awards as Allan Border Medal winner set to be crowned via video link
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Two Test wins in a minute: Why Australia is cricket’s Brazil
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Josh Inglis Might Be Primed To Become Australia’s Next Star Batter In Test Cricket
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Test cricket as it happened: Australia’s men and women claim huge wins - simultaneously
Two huge innings victories were secured within 60 seconds of one another in Melbourne and Galle on Saturday. Re-live the action.
One-day international pioneer Michael Bevan inducted in Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
One-day genius Michael Bevan has used his induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame to pay tribute to another ...
McDonald praises Khawaja and Kuhnemann after big Australia win
Two unlikely heroes stepped up for Australia as they handed hosts Sri Lanka their biggest ever test defeat, and coach Andrew McDonald was impressed by both after a dominant start to the two-test ...
Mitchell Starc delivers crushing news to Aussie cricket fans amid huge retirement revelation
Mitchell Starc has revealed he can't ever see himself playing in the BBL again unless he retires from international cricket.
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Former captain Michael Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
One of the most decorated batters in Australian cricket history, Clarke was emotional on Thursday morning as he discussed ...
Australia sweep Women's Ashes 16-0 after innings defeat of England
Australia completed a 16-0 clean sweep in the Women's Ashes after defeating England by an innings and 122 runs in the one-off test in Melbourne on Saturday.