After handing Sri Lanka their heaviest defeat in the history of Tests by an innings and 242 runs in the first game, Australia will be eager to complete their first series win in the island nation since 2011.

Dimuth Karunaratne strode to the crease to start his 100th and last test match after Sri Lanka won the toss Thursday and elected to bat against Australia. After an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 242 runs in the first test – Sri Lanka’s worst loss in test cricket – the hosts made three lineup changes in a bid to bounce back in Galle and level the two-match series.

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The second Test of the two-match series between and Australia is scheduled to commence on Thursday, February 6. The first game was won by the visitors in comprehensive style. The commanding win by an innings and 242 runs was Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat in their storied history in the longest format.