Dimuth Karunaratne, playing his 100th and final Test, contributed 36 runs in a significant 70-run partnership with Chandimal before being dismissed by Lyon.

Chandimal's resilient innings was crucial in preventing a collapse reminiscent of the first Test, where neither team batted for 55 overs.

Australia's batting performance is under scrutiny, particularly on a dry pitch that has significantly changed since their previous match, where they scored a remarkable 654 runs.

As of the latest update, Australia was at 85 runs for 2 wickets, with Usman Khawaja scoring 34 runs and Steve Smith contributing 23 runs, as they sought to stabilize their innings.

Australia's response to Sri Lanka's total began poorly, losing Marnus Labuschagne for just 4 runs to Prabath Jayasuriya, who bowled him lbw.

In a strategic shift, Australian captain Steve Smith opted to replace specialist spinner Todd Murphy with debutant Cooper Connolly, indicating a reliance on part-time bowlers.

Sri Lanka initially struggled at 6 wickets for 150 runs, but a vital 65-run partnership between Kusal Mendis and Ramesh Mendis helped stabilize their innings.

Fielding issues plagued Australia, with Josh Inglis sidelined at times due to back tightness, and Kusal Mendis undergoing a concussion test after a collision with Matthew Kuhnemann.

Steve Smith's captaincy proved effective as he made strategic bowling changes, including bringing on Travis Head, which quickly led to a wicket.

Nathan Lyon is now just one wicket away from reaching the milestone of 550 Test wickets, a feat achieved by only six other players in history.

Sri Lanka concluded day one of the second Test against Australia in Galle with a score of 229 runs for 9 wickets, bolstered by solid performances from Dinesh Chandimal, who scored 74 runs, and Kusal Mendis, who remained not out on 58.

Nathan Lyon emerged as Australia's leading bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 78 runs, while Mitchell Starc also impressed with 3 wickets for just 37 runs.