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Australia Win Second Test And Series Against Sri Lanka

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Australia Win Second Test And Series Against Sri Lanka

By AFP News February 09, 2025 • 12:57 PM View: 642

Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0. Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four.

Steve Smith's men had earlier on Sunday bundled Sri Lanka out for 231, after the hosts had resumed on 211-8 from overnight.

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