Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.

Australia has Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja’s first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.

After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of the Australia bowling attack featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.

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Australia is set to take on Sri Lanka in their first away Test of the year. Here's everything you need to know.

Australia are set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in the first AUS vs SL Test of the two-match series. With Pat Cummins unavailable, Steve Smith will lead the Australian side. The visitors enter the series on the back of a dominant 3-1 triumph over India at home,

Sri Lanka are hosting Australia in two-Test series. Both matches will be played in Galle. Australia have opted to bat first after winning the toss.