Smith, Labuschagne put Aussies on top against Sri Lanka

Centuries to Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have put Australia in control of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.Smith had not scored a Test century since January, 2021On a dominant day for the tourists, Labuschagne scored his first Test ton outside of Australia with 104, before Smith finished unbeaten on 109 with Australia 5-298 at stumps.

It came as they combined for a crucial 134-run third-wicket partnership that took the day away from Sri Lanka and gave Australia control. But generally, Sri Lanka's spinners struggled for consistency with their lengths, offering up too many loose balls on a Galle wicket far friendlier for batting than in the first Test.Smith in particular made use of the errors in length, driving superbly through both the covers and through mid-on.

Good to see both of them amongst the runs. Congrats Marnus/Steve Smith👍

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