Australia face another defeat against Lanka

In all, 22 wickets fell on the day, and 11 of them in the first session as Sri Lanka looked to be in a commanding position with three days left in the Test. After dismissing Australia for 106, the hosts were bowled out for 237 in their second innings. Rangana Herath took a hat-trick in the morning session as Australia were skittled out for their lowest score against Sri Lanka. 

When Australia started their chase, Joe Burns, Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja got out in quick succession. Australia, who resumed on their overnight score of 54 for two, struggled throughout the morning against both Herath and his fellow spin bowler Dilruwan Perera who shared eight wickets between them. But it was Herath’s seventh over of the Australian innings which proved decisive as he dismissed Adam Voges, Peter Nevill and Mitchell Starc off consecutive deliveries to put Australia on the mat.