Steve Smith and Alex Carey Dominate Sri Lanka with Unbeaten Centuries

The duo's 239-run stand on a challenging Galle pitch puts Australia in a commanding position in the second Test.

Steve Smith scored 120 not out, marking his 36th Test century and fourth in his last five matches, showcasing a resurgence in form.
Alex Carey, promoted to No. 5 in the batting order, delivered a career-best 139 not out, his second Test century and first overseas.
The pair's 239-run partnership helped Australia recover from 37-2 to 330-3 at stumps, securing a 73-run lead over Sri Lanka's first innings total of 257.
Smith became Australia's all-time leading run-scorer in Asia, surpassing Ricky Ponting, and set a new record for Australian centuries in Asia with seven.
Carey's performance, marked by expert sweep shots, silenced doubts about his role as wicketkeeper following teammate Josh Inglis' recent century.