Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test in Galle.

Australia dominated the first Test against Sri Lanka, posting 654-6 declared thanks to Usman Khawaja's double century and Josh Inglis' debut ton. Sri Lanka struggled, ending Day 2 at 44-3. Key contributions came from Steve Smith,

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's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.

Sri Lanka 44/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Galle. The Aussies posted a mammoth score of 645/6d after resuming the day on 330/2. Overnight centurions Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith started well before the former reached his maiden double-century.

Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.

Opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped Australia to 654-6 declared on day two of the first match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The 38-year-old struck his 16th Test ton on day one and resumed on 147 before becoming the first Australian batsman to make a double ton in Sri Lanka.

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting.