Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years

Australia's team members pose with the Warn-Muralitharan trophy at the end of second test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Australia's team members pose with the Warn-Muralitharan trophy at the end of second test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)


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GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle. Top order batter Marnus Labuschagne flicked a delivery from retiring Sri Lankan player Dimuth Karunaratne to mid-wicket to complete the triumph, just 15 minutes before lunch on the fourth day. It's Australia's first test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011.

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