Steve Smith Reaches 10,000 Test Runs as Australia Dominates Day One Against Sri Lanka
Australia's strong start in Galle highlighted by Smith's milestone, Head's rapid half-century, and Sri Lanka's missed opportunities.
- Steve Smith became the fourth Australian and 15th player overall to score 10,000 Test runs, achieving the feat during a commanding innings in Galle.
- Travis Head, promoted to opener, scored a blistering 57 off 40 balls, marking the fourth-fastest Test fifty by an Australian, before being caught in the deep.
- Sri Lanka's fielding errors, including dropped catches and missed reviews, allowed Australia to capitalize and build momentum on day one.
- Usman Khawaja played a steady innings, nearing his half-century, as Australia maintained a strong run rate throughout the day.
- Sri Lanka's defensive tactics, including negative lines and wide deliveries, led to intervention from the umpire but failed to halt Australia's progress.
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