
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 106 runs in Pallekele to claim only their second Test victory over the tourists, who set a world record in defeat.
Chasing 268 for victory in the first Test, Australia were all out for 161, their innings including a record 154 consecutive deliveries without a run.
Australia – the world’s top-ranked Test side – had a first-innings lead of 86.
But Kusal Mendis’ superb 176 – his first Test century – and five wickets from Rangana Herath proved decisive.
Australia captain Steve Smith made a gritty 55 before tail-enders Steve O’Keefe and Peter Nevill resisted for 178 balls, scoring four.
The second Test in Galle starts on Thursday, 4 August.
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