Australia Dominates Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Vandersay Shines

Australia is poised to claim a decisive victory over Sri Lanka, with the hosts' bowling attack proving too strong for the visitors' batting lineup. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Vandersay made a notable contribution with 42 runs for Sri Lanka, but it was not enough to stem the tide of Australian dominance.

The Australian bowlers, led by Nathan Lyon, who took four wickets, tore through Sri Lanka's batting order, leaving them reeling at 103/8. Dhananjaya de Silva's 39 runs were a rare highlight for the visitors, but his dismissal marked the beginning of the end for Sri Lanka's innings. Matt Kuhnemann was the star bowler for Australia, taking key wickets, including that of de Silva and Kusal Mendis.

The Australian team is confident of wrapping up the match soon, with Mitchell Starc returning to the attack and the Sri Lankan tail exposed. Steve Smith's decision not to review an incorrect LBW call on Angelo Mathews proved to be a turning point, as Mathews was given out despite playing back. The Australian captain's brain fade was a surprise, given the importance of the match.

As the match draws to a close, Australia is in a strong position to claim a crushing victory, while Sri Lanka's batting lineup continues to struggle under pressure. The visitors will need to regroup and reassess their strategy if they hope to salvage anything from the match. Meanwhile, the Australian team will be looking to build on their dominant performance and take the series.