Alex Carey Record:
The second Test is being played between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle. Sri Lanka scored 257 runs in the first innings. In response to which Australia scored 414 runs in the first innings. In this way, Australia got a big lead of 157 runs on the basis of first innings. Steve Smith and Alex Carrie played a century for Australia. At the same time, Alex Carrie has taken a big record. Australia’s wicketkeeper batsman Alex Carrie scored 156 runs. However, Alex Carrie has become Australia’s first wicketkeeper to score 150 runs or more in Asia. Till date, no other Australian batsman did this feat in Test format.
Alex Carrie leaves Adam Gilchrist behind
Earlier, this record was recorded in the name of former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist. Adam Gilchrist played 144 runs against Sri Lanka in Candy. He did this feat about 21 years ago. However, Alex Carrie has left Adam Gilchrist behind. At the same time, this is Alex Carrie’s first Test century in Asia. Let us tell you that Alex Carrie scored 156 runs off 188 balls. He hit 15 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. Apart from this, Steve Smith scored 131 runs off 254 balls. He hit 10 fours and 1 six in his innings.
What happened in Galle Test so far?
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka scored 257 runs to bat first. In response to which Australia scored 414 runs. In this way, Australia got a big lead of 157 runs on the basis of first innings. At the same time, Sri Lanka’s score in the second innings is 163 runs for 5 wickets till the news is written. At this time, Sri Lanka has a mere 6 runs. Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis are at the crease for Sri Lanka. Angelo Mathews has scored 60 runs off 117 balls. While Kusal Mendis is playing 23 runs off 21 balls. There has been a 36 -run partnership between Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis.
