Australia is close to their first subcontinent Test series whitewash in nearly two decades against Sri Lanka, requiring just two more wickets. On day three, Sri Lanka ended their innings slightly ahead, thanks to Kusal Mendis's unbeaten 48. Australia faced a batting collapse, losing seven wickets quickly, which highlighted the difficult conditions on the Galle pitch. Despite a strong fightback from veteran Angelo Mathews, who made 76 runs, Australia's Nathan Lyon and Beau Webster provided crucial breakthroughs, putting the visitors in a strong position to complete the series victory.
Australia's batting struggles were evident as they lost seven wickets for just 84 runs, showcasing the challenges posed by the unpredictable Galle pitch.
Nathan Lyon made history by becoming only the third Australian bowler to achieve over 550 Test wickets, significantly impacting Sri Lanka's batting order.
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