Australia finally conquered Sri Lanka, meaning they’ll head to the world Test championship final as firm favourites and, beyond that, to India in 2027 with a clear strategy for the conditions.

Australia will be looking to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings quickly and march towards a strong lead when they come out to bat on Day 2.

Australia and Sri Lanka will clash in the second match of the two-Test series. Australia crushed Sri Lanka in the first encounter, taking a 1-0 lead. Led by Steve Smith in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins,