Heavy winds disrupt the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. Sri Lanka vs. Australia: On Thursday, persistent rain and high winds left a trail of devastation at the Galle International Stadium.
On Thursday, persistent rain and strong winds left a trail of devastation at the Galle International Stadium, delaying the start of play on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. Due to the wind, an enclosure in the stadium collapsed, and a glass panel broke and fell to the ground. Thankfully, no one was injure in the stadium, according to reports. The start of play has been delay by more than two hours due to rain.
Sri Lanka and Australia.: In another video shared on Twitter, groundstaff in Galle can be seen struggling with the covers.
On Wednesday, Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and chose to bat.
The Australian bowlers, however, dominated on the first day, with Nathan Lyon taking his 20th Test five-wicket haul.
Mitchell Swepson took two wickets, and pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc each took one as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 212.
The hosts’ only positive takeaway from their first innings was Niroshan Dickwella’s breezy 58.
Australia then batted well before Ramesh Mendis bowled David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne for 25 and 13 runs, respectively.
Also, After a disastrous mix-up with Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith was run-out.
Australia finished Day 1 with a total of 98/3, with Usman Khawaja and Travis Head at the crease.
The two-match Test series will bring Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka to a close.
Australia had won the T20I series 2-1, while Sri Lanka had won the ODI series by a score of 3-2.
Sri Lanka won its first home ODI series against Australia since 1992.
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