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Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series

Steve Smith scored his fourth century in five matches during the second Test against Sri Lanka, hitting his 36th Test ton, as Australia won the match by nine wickets.
Australia chased down a target of 75 runs in the second innings to complete a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka.
Smith surpassed Don Bradman to become fourth on the list of batters with the most Test centuries in winning causes, with 24 centuries.
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne remained unbeaten at 27 and 26 runs, respectively, contributing to Australia's victory on Day 4 of the Test.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Sri Lanka v Australia: Steve Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

14 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Japan Today

Australia win second test and series against Sri Lanka

Australia won the second test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0. Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four. Steve Smith's men had earlier on…

14 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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India TV News

Steve Smith goes past Don Bradman in major batting record after winning ton against Sri Lanka in Galle

Australian veteran batter Steve Smith continued his impressive run-scoring form, slamming his fourth century in the last five matches during the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Smith led his team from the front with the bat in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is out due to an ankle injury and the birth of his child. The batting maestro hit his 36th ton in the red-ball format, joining Joe Root as the joint-most centu…

14 days ago·India

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New Strait Times

Sri Lanka all out 231, Australia need 75 to win 2nd Test

GALLE, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka were all out for 231 in their second innings on Sunday, leaving Australia needing 75 runs to win the second Test for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

14 days ago·Malaysia

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The Hindu

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia to 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka

Australia’s spin duo of Matthew Kuhnemann (16) and Nathan Lyon (14) claimed a combined 30 of the 40 Sri Lankan wickets in the series.

14 days ago·India

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NDTV

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Highlights: Australia Thrash Sri Lanka By 9 Wickets To Sweep Two-Match Series

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Highlights: Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0. Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four. Steve Smith's men had earlier on Sunday bundled Sri Lanka out for 231, after the hosts had resumed on 211-8 from overnight. Sri Lanka's resistance lasted just 26 min…

14 days ago·New Delhi, India

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