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Australia win second Test and sweep series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s resistance lasted just 26 minutes, losing Kusal Mendis for 50 and Lahiru Kumara for nine. 

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Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann (left) and Nathan Lyon in Galle yesterday. PIC/AFP

Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann (left) and Nathan Lyon in Galle yesterday. PIC/AFP

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 minutes, losing Kusal Mendis for 50 and Lahiru Kumara for nine. 

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