Srilanka, Feb. 1 -- Australia steamrolled Sri Lanka's listless batting order across two innings on day four to complete a near-flawless performance.



Australia brushed aside any concern over Galle's fickle weather by steamrolling through Sri Lanka's listless batting order across two innings on day four to complete a near-flawless performance in the first Test.

After two sessions on day three were washed out, Australia's push for a straightforward victory appeared under some threat with wet weather also forecast for later on the fourth day.

But the rain held off and Australia resumed their domination by remarkably claiming 15 wickets to seal a massive innings and 242-run victory in a match that effectively only lasted nine sessions. ...