Galle: Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 125 runs in the first test despite a fine 105 runs innings by Jayawardene and a fighting 95 by all-rounder Angelo Matthews. Australian pacers destroyed the formidable Sri Lankan batting line as no other batsman could offer much resistance.
Ryan Harris was particularly dangerous as he picked up five wickets. Johnson and Watson picked two apiece while Lyon grabbed one.
Australia had made 273 and 210 in their two innings.
Sri Lanka had made just 105 in their first innings.
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