Australia Beat Sri Lanka by an Innings and 242 Runs in Test Match
Australia achieved a commanding victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match, winning by an innings and 242 runs, marking Sri Lanka's most significant defeat in Test cricket history. The match concluded on Saturday, February 1, 2025, after Sri Lanka was bowled out for 247 runs in their second innings, having been forced to follow on earlier in the day.
Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in the win, taking four wickets in the second innings and finishing with a match total of nine wickets. The Australian team set a formidable first-innings score of 654 runs, with Usman Khawaja and debutant Josh Inglis each scoring centuries. Khawaja's double century was particularly noteworthy as it made him the first Australian to achieve this milestone in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka struggled throughout the match, with their batting lineup failing to withstand the pressure exerted by Australia's bowlers. This defeat highlights the challenges faced by Sri Lanka as they look to recover in the ongoing series against a dominant Australian side.