The ongoing Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle has witnessed several notable achievements. Usman Khwaja’s double century and Steve Smith’s 35th Test century are among the highlights of the match. Additionally, Josh English made a impressive debut, scoring a century in his first Test match.
Debut Century
Josh English’s debut century is a significant milestone, as he became the first Australian batsman to achieve this feat since 2015. English scored 102 runs in 94 balls, including 10 fours and a six, and shared a 146-run partnership with Usman Khwaja.
Milestone for Steve Smith
Steve Smith has completed 10,000 runs in Test cricket, scoring 141 runs against Sri Lanka with 12 fours and two sixes in 251 balls. This achievement has propelled him ahead of several notable cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, and Mahela Jayawardene.
Double Century
Usman Khwaja’s double century is a remarkable achievement, as he scored 232 runs in 352 balls at the age of 38 years and 43 days. Khwaja has become the second Australian batsman to score a double century at the age of 38 years in Test cricket, and his feat marks the first double century by an Australian in Asia in 19 years.