During the second day of the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, Steve Smith and Alex Carey scored unbeaten centuries, establishing a significant 239-run partnership that put Australia in control. After a shaky start, Smith's 120 not out and Carey's 139 not out have propelled Australia to 330-3, surpassing Sri Lanka's first innings total of 257. Smith also became Australia's highest Asian run-scorer, highlighting his prowess in subcontinental conditions. The dusty pitch is expected to pose challenges for future batting, but the duo's performance has set Australia up for a potential series win.
"On a dusty wicket tipped to soon become very tricky for the batsmen, Smith (120 not out from 239 balls) and Carey (139 not out from 156) forged a potentially match-winning 239-run stand that ripped momentum back in Australia's favour."
"Smith had struggled as an opener to finish the previous home summer and wobbled to begin the most recent one, but now has four tons from his past five Tests... ”
"He brought up his 36th Test century by hitting right-arm finger-spinner Ramesh for four past mid-wicket...From the fans on top of Galle Fort, to the Sri Lankan fielders themselves, everyone clapped for Australia's subcontinent master.”
"Just after lunch, Smith had passed Ricky Ponting to become Australia's most prolific run-scorer in Asia with 1,983 runs and counting."
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