Dhananjaya de Silva's Absence Hurts Sri Lanka

Australia has taken a strong lead in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the hosts struggling to make a comeback after being bowled out for 165 in the first innings, and later losing 3 wickets for 75 runs in the second innings.

The Australian bowlers, led by Matthew Kuhnemann who took 5-63 in the first innings, have been exceptional, causing trouble for the Sri Lankan batsmen throughout the match. Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc also performed well, dismissing two batsmen each in the second innings. The loss of early wickets has put Sri Lanka under pressure, and they will need to bat well to avoid a huge defeat.

Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews have been the only positives for Sri Lanka, with Chandimal scoring 31 in the second innings and Mathews unbeaten on 34. However, the absence of key players like Dhananjaya de Silva has hurt the Sri Lankan team, and they are struggling to make a significant impact in the match. With a huge target to chase, Sri Lanka's batting lineup will need to show remarkable resilience to avoid an innings defeat.

As the match progresses, it will be interesting to see how Sri Lanka responds to the challenge posed by the Australian bowlers. Can they stage a comeback, or will Australia wrap up the match with a convincing win? The next few sessions will be crucial in determining the outcome of the first Test match.