After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of the Australia bowling attack featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.

Australia are coming off a really strong Test match series victory over India, so they'll be confident of keeping the good times going in Sri Lanka. Of course, playing away from home is always a challenge.

Sri Lanka are hosting Australia in two-Test series. Both matches will be played in Galle. Australia have opted to bat first after winning the toss.

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Australia have already qualified for the World Test Championship final, hence the series might not have much significance more than a dead rubber in a larger context but Sri Lanka have an opportunity to finish the current cyle at No 3 position,

Australia are set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in the first AUS vs SL Test of the two-match series. With Pat Cummins unavailable, Steve Smith will lead the Australian side. The visitors enter the series on the back of a dominant 3-1 triumph over India at home,