SLcowboy slots vs AUS 2nd Test Day 1: Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva | Photo: AP/Lahiru Harshana SL vs AUS 2nd Test Day 1: Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva | Photo: AP/Lahiru Harshana

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 AUSmanaloplay, right here. (More Cricket News)

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.

"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

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 XIs

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), 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 India, one can watch the SL vs AUS Test on the Sony Sports Networkmanaloplay, and can live stream it on the FanCode app and website.