Overview

• Usman Khawaja scored his maiden Test double century, becoming the first Australian to achieve this feat in Sri Lanka, with a career-best 232 runs.
• Josh Inglis marked his Test debut with a century, scoring 102 off 94 balls, showcasing his skill against Sri Lanka's spinners.
• Australia declared at 6-654, their highest Test total in Asia, driven by centuries from Khawaja, Steve Smith, and debutant Inglis.
• Sri Lanka's Nishan Peiris recorded the worst bowling figures in the country's Test history, conceding 0-189 in 41 overs.
• Controversial umpiring decisions and missed reviews added to Sri Lanka's challenges as Australia capitalized on favorable conditions.