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Sri Lanka cruising against Australia

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Sri Lanka cruising in Sydney
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Mahela Jayawardene scores 72 runs to put Sri Lanka in a comfortable position against Australia in Sydney on day one of their third Test match.

Mahela Jayawardene scored a half-century for Sri Lanka as the tourists reached 169-4 at tea on the first day of their third Test match against Australia in Sydney.

The 35-year-old ended his innings on 72 runs when he was caught out by Michael Clarke off a delivery from Mitchell Starc.

Sri Lanka, who resumed the second session of the day on 80-2, lost Thilan Samaraweera soon after, as he was trapped lbw by Peter Siddle.

Lahiru Thirimanne is currently unbeaten on 37 runs, while Angelo Mathews has yet to score.

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