Sri Lanka hit back after Shaun Marsh, Smith tons

15-Aug-2016Steven Smith, the other overnight batsman, joined his partner four overs later for his 15th Test century•AFPThe duo’s second-wicket partnership extended to 246 as Australia held sway•AFPMarsh seemed set to grind it out for longer before he inadvertently chopped Suranga Lakmal on after being late to withdraw his bat•AFPFifteen balls later, Smith was masterfully done in by Rangana Herath, who enticed the Australian captain on to the front foot, before the ball spun away sharply and Kusal Perera completed the stumping•AFPMoises Henriques fell in similar fashion to Herath, before the left-arm spinner sent back Adam Voges too as Sri Lanka hit back with four wickets for 49 runs•Associated PressAustralia then fought back through Mitchell Marsh who scored a fighting half-century•AFPOffspinner Dilruwan Perera, who had slogged long and hard without any fruit, had his first taste of success when he dismissed Peter Nevill with his 234th ball•AFPMarsh fell after an error in judgement as he checked his flick that was held by Kusal Mendis at short leg•Associated PressHerath sent back Nos. 10 and 11 in quick succession to finish with 6 for 81. Australia were bowled out for 379 for a narrow lead of 24 runs•Associated PressSri Lanka sent a nightwatchman in Dilruwan to open, but Mitchell Starc trapped him lbw with one that shot back in. Sri Lanka ended the day on 22 for 1, trailing by two runs•AFP

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