Steve Smith hit his 36th test century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex Carey as Australia powered to 330-3 at stumps on day two of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Australia captain Steve Smith attributed their 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka to the perfect execution of their batting plans against the turning ball in Galle.A test series in Sri Lanka is ofte

Steve Smith-led Australia overpowered Sri Lanka in the second Test to achieve a dominant series clean sweep ahead of the World Test Championship Final.

Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.

Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket victory before lunch on day four. Set a modest target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they stormed to a commanding victory in a ruthless display from the world's top-ranked Test side.

Alex Carey joins Steve Smith in raising his bat as a massive partnership puts Australia 73 runs ahead with seven wickets in hand in the first innings after day two of the second Test.

Stand-in captain Steve Smith was full of praise for his Australian side as they defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy away from home.

Australia clinched a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka, marking their first test series triumph on Sri Lankan soil since 2011. Under Steve Smith's leadership, the team executed a well-planned strategy, dominating both matches.

Steve Smith and Alex Carey powered Australia to a formidable 414 all out Saturday in their first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Sri Lanka, who were earlier bowled out for 257,