On this day, July 8 2022: Dinesh Chandimal smashed a double century as Sri Lanka beat Australia by an innings and 39 runs. This was the second match of the series and it was played at Galle. Australia opted to bat first and lost the wicket of David Warner early. Usman Khawaja put on a partnership with Marnus Labuschagne to pull things back for Australia. Khawaja departed for 37 as Sri Lanka picked up their second wicket with 70 runs on the board.

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne put on a massive partnership as both batters scored centuries. Australia were bowled out for 364 in their first innings. Sri Lanka lost the wicket of Pathum Nissanka early but Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis stitched an excellent partnership with both batters completing their half centuries. Sri Lanka lost both their set batters in quick succession.

Dinesh Chandimal came into the crease and played positively. Kanindu Mendis scored 61 before getting dismissed. Chandimal went through the gears and smashed an unbeaten double century. Sri Lanka scored 554 in the second innings and took a lead. Dinesh Chandimal was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 206 to put Sri Lanka right on top in the match.

Australia were behind in the third innings and with the surface becoming tricky it was an uphill task. Prabhat Jayasuriya picked up six wickets as Australia were bowled out for just 161 and Sri Lanka won the match by an innings and 39 runs. Dinesh Chandimal was the player of the match for his outstanding knock. It was a memorable match for the home side..