Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka 136 for 5 (Chandimal 63*, de Silva 22, Starc 2-13, Kuhnemann 2-48) trail Australia 654 for 6 dec by 518 runs

Australia's dominant attack was left frustrated after rain washed out the final two sessions of day three, offering Sri Lanka a much-needed respite on a deteriorating Galle pitch.

Play began under sunny skies, but after 27 overs, rain arrived suddenly before lunch, forcing an early stumps call more than two hours ahead of schedule. Sri Lanka, responding to Australia's massive first-innings total of 654 for 6 declared, reached 136 for 5, with Dinesh Chandimal standing firm on 63 not out alongside Kusal Mendis on 10.

Despite Australia's early control, the weather has added intrigue, giving Sri Lanka...