29 Jan, 17:06 (IST)

Stumps on Day 1! The rain in Galle has forced early stumps on Day 1 of the SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 but not before a splendid performance from Australia's batters. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head set the tone early on Day 1 with their magnificent partnership. And even while the latter was dismissed, Usman Khawaja continued and broke his string of poor performances with a splendid unbeaten century *147 and Steve Smith joined the party, first by getting to 10,000 runs in Tests and then with a remarkable 35th century. For Sri Lanka, Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay were the wicket-takers and apart from them, no one had any success. The action will resume on Day 2 of the SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 where Australia will aim at posting a massive first innings total while Sri Lanka would look to bowl them out for as soon as possible.

29 Jan, 16:25 (IST)

Rain has stopped play in Galle! The clouds had started to form around the ground and it got darker before the heavens opened up. The groundsmen have rushed to cover the ground and pitch and we have a stoppage in play here.

29 Jan, 16:10 (IST)
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29 Jan, 17:06 (IST)

Stumps on Day 1! The rain in Galle has forced early stumps on Day 1 of the SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 but not before a splendid performance from Australia's batters. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head set the tone early on Day 1 with their magnificent partnership. And even while the latter was dismissed, Usman Khawaja continued and broke his string of poor performances with a splendid unbeaten century *147 and Steve Smith joined the party, first by getting to 10,000 runs in Tests and then with a remarkable 35th century. For Sri Lanka, Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay were the wicket-takers and apart from them, no one had any success. The action will resume on Day 2 of the SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 where Australia will aim at posting a massive first innings total while Sri Lanka would look to bowl them out for as soon as possible.

29 Jan, 16:25 (IST)

Rain has stopped play in Galle! The clouds had started to form around the ground and it got darker before the heavens opened up. The groundsmen have rushed to cover the ground and pitch and we have a stoppage in play here.

29 Jan, 16:10 (IST)

HUNDRED for Steve Smith! What a knock this has been from the Australian skipper who continues to cement his legacy in the format. He survived a dropped chance earlier on and has made the most of the opportunity with a brilliant knock.

29 Jan, 16:10 (IST)

HUNDRED for Steve Smith! What a knock this has been from the Australian skipper who continues to cement his legacy in the format. He survived a dropped chance earlier on and has made the most of the opportunity with a brilliant knock.

29 Jan, 15:30 (IST)

Australia have had smooth sailing so far in this innings as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja are scoring runs pretty easily. There has been no pressure whatsoever from Sri Lanka and it seems that Australia are on course for a massive first innings total.

29 Jan, 16:10 (IST)

HUNDRED for Steve Smith! What a knock this has been from the Australian skipper who continues to cement his legacy in the format. He survived a dropped chance earlier on and has made the most of the opportunity with a brilliant knock.

29 Jan, 16:10 (IST)

HUNDRED for Steve Smith! What a knock this has been from the Australian skipper who continues to cement his legacy in the format. He survived a dropped chance earlier on and has made the most of the opportunity with a brilliant knock.

29 Jan, 15:30 (IST)

Australia have had smooth sailing so far in this innings as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja are scoring runs pretty easily. There has been no pressure whatsoever from Sri Lanka and it seems that Australia are on course for a massive first innings total.

29 Jan, 15:07 (IST)

Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have resumed proceedings for Australia after the lunch break. Austalia are comfortably placed at 265/2 and will now look to end the day on a high.

29 Jan, 14:48 (IST)

A dominant batting display from team Australia who now has 261 runs in just 60 overs. Usman Khawaja completed his century, bettering his recent performance against India while Smith is also closing in on a century. The Sri Lankan side must take the majority of responsibility for the poor show so far.

29 Jan, 14:41 (IST)

The Sri Lankan bowlers are unable to trouble the Australian pair at the crease as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja stitched a 126-run partnership. It might take a silly mistake from the Australian batters to give away a wicket. this is a one-sided match so far.  

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29 Jan, 15:07 (IST)

Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have resumed proceedings for Australia after the lunch break. Austalia are comfortably placed at 265/2 and will now look to end the day on a high.

29 Jan, 14:48 (IST)

A dominant batting display from team Australia who now has 261 runs in just 60 overs. Usman Khawaja completed his century, bettering his recent performance against India while Smith is also closing in on a century. The Sri Lankan side must take the majority of responsibility for the poor show so far.

29 Jan, 14:41 (IST)

The Sri Lankan bowlers are unable to trouble the Australian pair at the crease as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja stitched a 126-run partnership. It might take a silly mistake from the Australian batters to give away a wicket. this is a one-sided match so far.  

29 Jan, 14:02 (IST)

Behind Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head's performance, the Australia national cricket team has a firm grip on the day 1 proceedings. 40 more overs to go till the day end and the visitors will look for 350+ score. 

29 Jan, 14:01 (IST)

Behind Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head's performance, the Australia national cricket team has a firm grip on the day 1 proceedings. 40 more overs to go till the day end and the visitors will look for 350+ score. 

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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Live Score Updates:  In their first series on home soil in 2025, Sri Lanka will face a formidable Australia in what promises to be a blockbuster two-Test series, which commences on January 29. The SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 will be played at the iconic Galle Stadium, and start at 10:00 AM (Indian Standard Time). Australia will hope to win their first Test series in Sri Lanka after having tasted defeat in the last 14 years and take home the coveted Warne-Murali Trophy. Steve Smith, Dhananjaya de Silva Receive Grand Traditional Welcome During Photoshoot With Warne-Muralitharan Trophy Ahead of SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 (Watch Video).

Sri Lanka will face an uphill task of taking on an in-form Australia, who are coming hot on the heels of beating India in a five-Test BGT 2024-25 series, 3-1, and with no worries about qualifying for WTC Final 2025. Australia will be led by Steve Smith, who is taking over the reins from Pat Cummins, who is missing the tour due to paternity leave. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka captained by Dhananjaya de Silva hopes to continue their recent good performances and start the year on a winning note.

 

Sri Lanka Test Squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake.

Australia Test Squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.

29 Jan, 14:02 (IST)

Behind Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head's performance, the Australia national cricket team has a firm grip on the day 1 proceedings. 40 more overs to go till the day end and the visitors will look for 350+ score. 

29 Jan, 14:01 (IST)

Behind Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head's performance, the Australia national cricket team has a firm grip on the day 1 proceedings. 40 more overs to go till the day end and the visitors will look for 350+ score. 

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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Live Score Updates:  In their first series on home soil in 2025, Sri Lanka will face a formidable Australia in what promises to be a blockbuster two-Test series, which commences on January 29. The SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 will be played at the iconic Galle Stadium, and start at 10:00 AM (Indian Standard Time). Australia will hope to win their first Test series in Sri Lanka after having tasted defeat in the last 14 years and take home the coveted Warne-Murali Trophy. Steve Smith, Dhananjaya de Silva Receive Grand Traditional Welcome During Photoshoot With Warne-Muralitharan Trophy Ahead of SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025 (Watch Video).

Sri Lanka will face an uphill task of taking on an in-form Australia, who are coming hot on the heels of beating India in a five-Test BGT 2024-25 series, 3-1, and with no worries about qualifying for WTC Final 2025. Australia will be led by Steve Smith, who is taking over the reins from Pat Cummins, who is missing the tour due to paternity leave. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka captained by Dhananjaya de Silva hopes to continue their recent good performances and start the year on a winning note.

 

Sri Lanka Test Squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake.

Australia Test Squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.