Sri Lanka bats first against Australia in second Test

Sri Lanka aims to recover from its historic loss to Australia in the first Test as they prepare for the second match in Galle, which marks the farewell Test of opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne. The hosts made three changes to their lineup, including the return of Pathum Nissanka, as they seek to improve their batting performance. Karunaratne, who will retire after this match, received a guard of honor from the Australian team, highlighting the significance of the occasion. At lunch on the first day, Sri Lanka reached 87 for one, with Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal forming a solid partnership. Australia has also made a change, debuting 21-year-old Cooper Connolly in their lineup. The match holds crucial implications for both teams, with Australia looking to secure a series victory.