Australia's Steven Smith watches his shot AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena Australia's Steven Smith watches his shot AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena

Welcome to the live coverage of the second day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia being played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. Catch the live scores and updates of Day 2 of the second Test match between SL Vs AUS, right here. (More Cricket News)

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Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis were the only two batters who showcased some resistance for the hosts as they reached 229/9 at Stumps on Day 1. Chandimal notched up 74, while Mendis remained unbeaten on 59.

For Australia, it was Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon who provided crucial breakthroughs, picking up three wickets each, while Matthew Kuhnemann supported well with two.

Sri Lanka Vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2 Lunch Update:

At lunch, Australia found themselves at 85/2 with skipper Steve Smith (23) and Usman Khawaja (45) steadying the ship after early blow. They still trail the hosts by 172 runs.

India, the most successful team in the competition, now have five titles, including back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024. The victory adds to their bronze medal secured at the Paris Olympic Games last month.

After a goalless first quarter, Korea struck just 36 seconds into the second quarter with Jungjun Lee finding the net due to a mistake from Pakistan goalkeeper Abdullah Ishtiyaq Khan. The goal remained the difference between the two teams till the half-time.

Sri Lanka Vs Australia XIs

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w),betpk app Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lahiru Kumara

Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon

Where to watch the second SL Vs AUS Test match?

In Australia, the tour will be broadcast on the Seven network and the 7 plus app. In Indiavvjl, one can watch the SL vs AUS Test on the Sony Sports Network, and can live stream it on the FanCode app and website.