Live Cricket Score of Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 at Galle

The opening day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia ended with honours even. On an action-packed day when 12 wickets fell, the hosts aggregated a competitive 281 before striking late in the final session to leave Australia in a spot of bother at 54 for 2.

In fact, the visitors started on a great note by dislodging Karunaratne off the first ball of the match. However, Kusal Mendis (86), Angelo Mathews (54) and Kusal Perera (49) landed enough punches to drive Sri Lanka to a competitive total. Mitchell Starc was the star performer for Australia and picked up his fifth five-fer. He also reached the noteworthy milestone of 100 Test wickets over the course of the day.

Just like the home side, Australia too lost their opener, Joe Burns, in the very first over to hand Vishwa Fernando his maiden Test scalp. David Warner hustled his way to 42 before Dilruwan Perera prised him out at the fag end of the third session. The dashing opener was undoubtedly frustrated at his dismissal. So what is in store for Day 2? Can Sri Lanka snuff out the tourists cheaply and get a lead? Or will the likes of Khawaja, Smith and Voges prove their mettle against the Sri Lankan spinners? It should turn out to be a fascinating day's play.