GALLE, Sri Lanka, Feb 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A record-breaking 259-run partnership between Steve Smith and Alex Carey powered Australia to a formidable 414 all out Saturday in their first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. 

Their effort handed the visitors a commanding 157-run first-innings lead, as they were bowled out just seven minutes before lunch on day three.