Australia win 2nd Test, series against Sri Lanka

Cricket-Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
(Reuters) -A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Australia's first series victory in Sri Lanka since 2011 is a timely boost for a team that will be defending their World Test Championship (WTC) title in the final against South Africa in June.
Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.
Steve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win
Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory. Smith's team accomplished the feat during the Test series against Sri Lanka, winning the second match by nine wickets.
Cricket-Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series
(Reuters) -Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka's first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test.
Australia complete 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka, win Galle Test by 9 wickets
Australia clinched a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Galle. Chasing 75, they lost only Travis Head before lunch on day four. Au
All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats
Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle. The Aussies comfortably chased down the 75-run target on Day 4 after bundling out the hosts for 231.
Australia win second Test and series against Sri Lanka
Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four.
Test cricket as it happened: Smith, Carey score tons as Australia take control of second Test against Sri Lanka
Steve Smith and Alex Carey have plundered centuries in Galle to put Australia in a commanding position against Sri Lanka. See how the action on day two unfolded.
Cricket-Smith credits plans as Australia ace trial by spin in Sri Lanka
Australia captain Steve Smith attributed their 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka to the perfect execution of their batting plans against the turning ball in Galle. A test series in Sri
Australia on the brink of series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka
Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. The visitors will try to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings early on the fourth morning and chase down the target in a bid to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
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