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.

Australia are coming off a really strong Test match series victory over India, so they'll be confident of keeping the good times going in Sri Lanka. Of course, playing away from home is always a challenge.

Australia and Sri Lanka face off in the first Test at Galle. Live streaming available on SonyLiv, FanCode, and other platforms. Key players include Smith, Mendis, and Starc.

Australia have already qualified for the World Test Championship final, hence the series might not have much significance more than a dead rubber in a larger context but Sri Lanka have an opportunity to finish the current cyle at No 3 position,

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,