Sri Lanka Has Defeated Australians By 106 Runs In The Rain Hit First Test Match Played At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Sri Lanka Cricket Team  has defeated Australia who ranked as world number one in Test Cricket by 106 runs at the first test cricket match played between the two countries at Pallekakale International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today (30).

Sri Lanka's off spinner Rangana Herath bagged five Australian Wickets including that of Australian Skipper Stephan Smith in the final day of the first test match played with visiting Australians.

Australia who chased a challenging total of 268 runs in the final day were all out for 161 runs mainly due to Rangana Herath's performance.This win is Sri Lanka's second test win against Australia.

Kusal Mendis who has scored 176 runs in the Sri Lanks's second innings has been adjudged as the Man of The Match.

Scores Sri Lanka 117 and 353 .Australia 203 and 161.