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Australia`s Steve Smith aims for a record as they face Sri Lanka in the second Test at Galle.

Australia is currently competing in a Test series against Sri Lanka, with the second Test taking place at the Galle International Stadium. Following a commanding victory in the first Test, where Australia triumphed by an innings and 242 runs, the team aims to maintain their momentum.

Steve Smith, who recently achieved the milestone of 10,000 Test runs, is just 27 runs away from becoming Australia`s leading Test run-scorer in Asia, surpassing Ricky Ponting`s record of 1,889 runs. Smith showcased his exceptional form in the series opener, scoring a brilliant 141 and maintaining an impressive average of over 50 in Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan. He is currently tied with Allan Border for the most Test centuries by an Australian in Asia, with six centuries to his name.

In the ongoing second Test, Cooper Connolly has made his debut for Australia, receiving his Baggy Green. The match is structured into three sessions, with timings set at 3:30pm - 5:30pm, 6:10pm - 8:10pm, and 8:30pm - 10:30pm AEDT. The Australian squad, led by Steve Smith, features key players such as Travis Head, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, and Marnus Labuschagne. On the other side, Sri Lanka is captained by Dhananjaya de Silva and includes notable players like Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, and Dinesh Chandimal. For live updates, fans can follow the live cricket coverage.

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