The Sri Lankans, who started the day at 5-136, lost 5-9 in an almighty collapse and were all out for 165, with Greg Blewett on Channel 7 describing it as “complete domination” by Australia. It marked Australia’s biggest first-innings lead since 2003, when opener Matthew Hayden scored a then world-record 380 against Zimbabwe in Perth.

Sri Lanka lost 5 for 9 to be bowled out for 165 in their first innings just 45 minutes into the day's play. With a lead of 489 runs and with his bowlers well rested, stand-in captain Steven Smith as expected decided to enforce the follow-on.

Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.

Australia have enforced the follow-on after ripping through Sri Lanka's tail early on day four of the first Test in Galle.

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Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka on Friday.Only a 27-over session was possible on day three with Sri Lanka losing two wickets and slumping to 136-5 before rain stopped play.

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Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test in Galle.

After dominating the first two and a half days of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, Australia found itself battling an unexpected adversary — Galle’s unpredictable sub-tropical weather.

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting

The first Test continues with the Australian bowlers trying to carry on the momentum from a dominant day two against Sri Lanka in Galle. Follow live.