SL Vs AUS, 1st Test Day 1: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja's Tons Help Australia Dominate In Galle

Steve Smith hit his 35th Test ton after completing 10,000 Test runs in Galle on the opening day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Usman Khawaja played well and was unbeaten on 147 when rain stopped the play before the umpires called for stumps. Travis Head also made 57 off just 40 balls to give a blistering start when the visitors decided to bat first after winning the toss. Smith is batting on 104 and the tourists will try to go for a mammoth total in their first inning when they resume batting on Day 2.

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Updated on: 29 January 2025 11:03 am

Sri Lanka vs Australia cricket 1st Test match Day 1: Travis Head

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Travis Head plays a shot | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Travis Head plays a shot during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia cricket 1st Test match Day 1: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Travis Head bumps fists with Usman Khawaja after hitting a four runs | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Travis Head, right, bumps fists with Usman Khawaja after hitting a four runs during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Travis Head plays a shot | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Travis Head plays a shot during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Travis Head celebrates his fifty runs | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Travis Head celebrates his fifty runs during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia cricket 1st Test match Day 1: Usman Khawaja

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot as Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis watches during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Travis Head leaves the ground after losing his wicket | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Travis Head leaves the ground after losing his wicket during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates his fifty runs | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates his fifty runs during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia cricket 1st Test match Day 1: Marnus Labuschagne

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ground after losing his wicket | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ground after losing his wicket during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia cricket 1st Test match Day 1: Steven Smith

SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Steven Smith acknowledges the crowd after completing ten thousand runs | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Steven Smith acknowledges the crowd after completing ten thousand runs during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Steven Smith celebrates his fifty runs | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Steven Smith celebrates his fifty runs during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Steven Smith plays a shot | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Steven Smith plays a shot during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates his century | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates his century as Steven Smith watches during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith run between the wickets | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith run between the wickets during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia's Steven Smith celebrates his century | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Steven Smith celebrates his century during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Steven Smith runs back to pavilion as the play interrupted by rain | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Australia's Steven Smith runs back to pavilion as the play interrupted by rain during day one of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka.