Steve Smith hit his 36th test century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex Carey as Australia powered to 330-3 at stumps on day two of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Smith, who surpassed 10,000 Test runs in the first match of the series, survived an lbw review from the first ball he faced and eventually ended the day on 120 not out

Captain Steve Smith produced a batting masterclass against spin bowling as he and Alex Carey smashed unbeaten hundreds to power Australia to a commanding 330 for three on day two of the second and final test in Galle on Friday.

Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Steve Smith hit his 36th Test century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex Carey as Australia powered to 3-330 at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The Aussies will look to reinforce their advantage.

Steve Smith and Alex Carey are unbeaten with centuries and will resume batting on Saturday. Australia elad by 73 runs.

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Steve Smith hits his 36th Test century as Australia dominate Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Galle.

Australian batter has become Australia's leading run-getter in Tests in the Asian subcontinent. Smith attained the landmark on Day 2 of the second Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka. Smith reached the milestone with a single towards long-off on the fourth delivery of the 27th over of Australia's first innings on day two,