Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday.

Sri Lanka added on another 28 runs from their overnight score, with Kusal Mendis finding the boundary on a few occasions. Ultimately, Kumara was dismissed to end the innings.

After receiving a long guard of honour on his way to the crease, including from the Australians, Karunaratne combined well with Dinesh Chandimal in an unbroken 64-run stand as Sri Lanka reached lunch well placed at 87 for 1.

(Reuters) – Australia's Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets apiece but Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229-9 in the second Test in Galle on Thursday. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat.

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Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 257 early on day two of the second test in Galle on Friday.