Australia were leading by 237 runs with three wickets in hand when the third day’s play ended. Sri Lanka will face an uphill task on Sunday morning first to get Australians out and then go past the Australian lead to avoid innings defeat. Australia extended its score from 264 for 3 to 411 for 7 in a weather-affected day. Shaun Marsh, playing his first match, scored 141, while Mike Hussey scored 142. Hussey departed at 374. Then Australia lost three wickets at 391, 392 and 392, respectively.
Usman Khwaja is not out on 13 and Ryan Harris on 9.
Randiv was the most successful bowler with three wickets.
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