SL vs AUS 2025 [WATCH]: Beau Webster takes a screamer to wrap up Sri Lanka’s innings on Day 2 of the second Test

The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Stadium has been a significant encounter, especially following Australia’s dominant performance in the first Test. On Day 1, Australia showcased their bowling prowess, reducing Sri Lanka to a precarious 229/9 by stumps.

Despite commendable half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka struggled to build a substantial innings against a disciplined Australian attack led by Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc, both of whom claimed three wickets each. With Sri Lanka winning the toss and opting to bat first, the pressure was on them to capitalize on home conditions and avoid a repeat of their previous heavy defeat in the series.

Beau Webster grabs a sharp low catch to break the last wicket partnership

As Day 2 commenced, all eyes were on the last wicket partnership for Sri Lanka. They managed to add just 28 runs to their overnight total before succumbing to Australia’s relentless bowling. The highlight of this session came when Beau Webster executed a stunning catch at second slip to dismiss Lahiru Kumara off Matthew Kuhnemann‘s bowling. The moment unfolded dramatically on the 98th over when Kuhnemann tossed the ball into the footmarks, prompting Kumara to defend on the front foot. Unfortunately for him, he played the wrong line, resulting in a thick edge that flew low towards Webster. In an impressive display of reflexes, Webster snatched the ball just above ground level, securing his place in cricketing highlights for the day.

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A day of turning tides in Galle

With Sri Lanka’s innings concluding at 257 all out, they faced an uphill battle against Australia’s formidable batting lineup. The scorecard reflected a mixed bag for Sri Lanka; while Chandimal’s 74 and Mendis’ unbeaten 85 were commendable efforts, other batters faltered under pressure. The fall of wickets was steady throughout their innings: Pathum Nissanka (11), Dimuth Karunaratne (36), and Angelo Mathews (1) all fell cheaply, leaving Chandimal and Mendis to shoulder much of the responsibility.

Australia’s bowling was characterized by its effectiveness in exploiting the turning pitch; Lyon and Starc each took three wickets while Kuhnemann also contributed significantly with his own three-wicket haul. The Australian bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, which proved critical in dismantling the Sri Lankan batting order.

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