In a remarkable display of resilience and class, Usman Khawaja recorded his maiden Test double hundred against Sri Lanka, leading Australia to a dominant position in the first Test. After a lackluster home series against India, Khawaja made his Test debut, but he looked completely at ease against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
By lunchtime on Day 2, Khawaja had reached 204 runs, guiding Australia to a formidable 475-3. His innings was historic, as he became the first Australian to score a double hundred on Sri Lankan soil. The previous record for the highest Test score by an Australian in Sri Lanka was 166, set by Justin Langer in Colombo.
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Steve Smith Smashes 35th Test Century, Breaks Multiple Records:

While Khawaja’s double century stole the spotlight, Steve Smith added to the records with his 35th Test hundred, further solidifying his stature among cricket’s all-time greats.
- Smith became the second-fastest Australian after Ricky Ponting to reach 10,000 Test runs.
- He also became the fourth-fastest overall to the milestone.
- Smith is now one of just six players in history to reach 10,000 runs while captaining a Test team.
Following Pat Cummins’ withdrawal from the series, Smith stepped in as Australia’s captain, proving his leadership once again with a commanding century.
Australia Eye First Test Series Win in Sri Lanka After 14 Years:

With Khawaja’s double ton and Smith’s record-breaking century, Australia has firm control of the match. The visitors are aiming to end a 14-year drought and win a Test series in Sri Lanka—something they haven’t achieved since 2011.
Their dominant position mirrors their triumph in India earlier, where they ended a ten-year wait for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
With Usman Khawaja’s historic double century, Steve Smith’s 35th Test ton, and Australia in a commanding position, this Test match is shaping up as a crucial step toward a long-awaited series win in Sri Lanka. If Australia continues this momentum, they could rewrite history on Sri Lankan soil.
Stay tuned for more updates as Australia pushes for a monumental victory!
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