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Australia Clinches Historic Test Series Victory in Sri Lanka After 14 Years

Steve Smith's side dominates with disciplined spin bowling and batting masterclass, securing a 2-0 series win in Galle.

  • Australia achieved their first Test series win in Sri Lanka since 2011, defeating the hosts 2-0 in a commanding performance.
  • The visitors prepared with a week-long training camp in Dubai, focusing on strategies for playing on turning pitches.
  • Australia's spinners, led by Matthew Kuhnemann with 16 wickets and Nathan Lyon surpassing 550 career wickets, dismantled Sri Lanka's batting lineup.
  • Centuries from Steve Smith, Alex Carey, and others highlighted Australia's batting dominance, while Sri Lanka failed to produce a single century in the series.
  • Dimuth Karunaratne retired after his 100th Test match, symbolizing a bittersweet moment for Sri Lanka amid their heaviest-ever Test defeat in the first match.
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